The Legend of the Golden Snail
A young boy’s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he...
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A young boy’s favorite storybook tells of a Golden Snail that lived long ago in the mythical Spiral Isles. When it journeyed through its magical realm, it took on the shape of a fantastical golden sailing ship. One day the ship was captured by a Great Enchanter and put under his spell. After he became bored with the Snail, the Enchanter banished it to the Ends of the Earth so no one else could ever sail in it. There it remains until a new master comes to claim it. Could a young boy named Wilbur be the next master? Featuring Graeme Base’s visually stunning signature art (packed with details, including a hidden “snail and crossbones” to search for in each picture) and a bonus mini book (bound in, nonremovable), The Legend of the Golden Snail is an adventure unlike any other.F&P Level: NF&P Genre: FPraise for The Legend of the Golden SnailStarred Review: "Base’s art steers the journey, alternating between action scenes and spectacular seascapes." –Publishers Weekly"This beautiful book is sure to be a hit with the author’s fans and cultivate new ones." –School Library Journal "Base’s big, elaborate illustrations teem with lively details." –Booklist"The book is chock-full of Base’s bold, vibrant images and features fanciful locations. Lots to mull over for future sea adventurers." –Kirkus Reviews
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780810989658 (0810989654)
Publish date: October 1st 2010
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 48
Edition language: English
Wilbur's favorite story is the Legend of the Golden Snail, a magical "snailing ship" controlled by the Grand Enchanter. Wilbur's mother makes him a tricorn cap, and Wilbur and his trusty sidekick (his cat) gather supplies and embark on a flight of imagination, sailing to the Ends of the Earth to fin...