What Snail Knows

Name: What Snail Knows
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780702265464
Price: 17.99 NZD
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CBCA Notable Book 2023

By Kathryn Apel

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What Snail Knows by Kathryn Apel is a charming tale centred on a young girl who finds solace and connection through her interactions with a pet snail. As she navigates the ups and downs of her life, the book explores themes of friendship, change, and self-discovery. The story is beautifully told, offering readers a gentle yet profound message about understanding and emotional resilience.
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate heartfelt tales about friendship, community, and personal growth. It's an endearing narrative perfect for young readers who enjoy exploring themes of belonging and finding one's place in the world. The charming protagonist's journey offers both humour and warmth, making it a delightful read for anyone interested in touching children's stories.

What Snail Knows

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A moving story about a shy girl coming out of her shell with a little help from her pet snail Lucy and Dad move a lot, so it's hard to make friends. Lucy's glad she has Snail, the perfect pet for a lonely girl. If only she had her own shell to hide in every time she started at a new school. But this place is different. She likes her teacher, Miss Darling. She likes her classmates, especially Tahnee. She even likes Mei-hui's van park, where she lives with Dad and Snail. This place feels like home. But can she convince her dad to stay? From the author of Bully on the Bus comes this moving story about making friends and finding where you belong.

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What Snail Knows by Kathryn Apel has been praised for its emotional depth and gentle exploration of themes such as loneliness, belonging, and friendship. The story is often highlighted for its sensitive portrayal of a young girl navigating changes and finding comfort in unconventional friendships. Reviewers appreciate the lyrical narrative and how the author captures the heart of a child's perspective with empathy and warmth.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702265464

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 226g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathryn Apel Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Kathryn Apel is a born-and-bred farm girl who's scared of cows. She lives among the gum trees, cattle and kangaroos on a Queensland grazing property, where she writes poetry picture books and verse novels. Her previous books include Bully on the Bus, which won the Australian Family Therapists' Award for Children's Literature- Younger Readers, Too Many Friends, a CBCA Notable book, and most recently, The Bird in the Herd. Kat loves pumping poetry because she can flex her muscles across other genres, to bend (and break) writing rules. A trained teacher, Kathryn shares her passion for words at schools and festivals around the globe. www.katswhiskers.wordpress.com

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