The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale
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The Snail and the Whale

Written by Julia Donaldson & illustrated by Axel Scheffler
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3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
19
Words per page
630L
Lexile measure
Apr 6, 2006
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When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It’s a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?

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rescues and rescuingtravelfriendshipbugs and insectsnature  sea creaturesmarine lifewhalessnailsmammalsocean

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Book Details

ISBN
9780142405802
Publication Date
April 6, 2006
Publisher
Puffin Books
Original Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Page Count
32
Words Per Page
19
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 7 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
2006274082
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
66802988
Lexile® Level
630L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~O
ATOS® Book Level
4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
77867
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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