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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: N
F&P Genre: F
Praise for The Legend of the Golden Snail
"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
About the Author
Graeme Base’s Animalia received international acclaim when it was first published and has gone on to sell more than two million copies. Among his many beloved and bestselling other books are Enigma, The Eleventh Hour, The Water Hole, and Jungle Drums. Graeme and his family live in Melbourne, Australia. Visit him online at www.graemebase.com.
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Loved It!, Sep 14 2010
By Mary Kate - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Legend of the Golden Snail (Hardcover)
I picked this up today to add to the growing library of children's books I have on hand for my grandchildren and - wow! - what a wonderful addition it's going to be!The Legend of the Golden Snail is the story of Wilbur, a likeable and kind-hearted young boy whose favorite story tells of a fantastical golden snail that took the form of a "Snailing Ship" and sailed through magical realms. Captured and put under a spell by The Grand Enchanter, the Golden Snail was banished to the Ends of the Earth when the Enchanter grew tired of sailing. And there she will remain, unless a new Grand Enchanter - or a Gallant Captain - can find her and speak the magic verse that will break the banishment spell and allow him to sail her again.
After hearing the story many times, Wilbur decides to become the next Grand Enchanter and seek out the Golden Snail. I loved the moment when he tells his mother that he is "off to roam the oceans. Back in a hundred years." Her response? "I've made you a Captain's hat." Encouragement and support of imaginary play (or, if you perfer, of seeking one's dreams) in six words. Perfect. It is also telling that the hat she made is that of a Captain rather than an Enchanter. With that choice she has helped give him direction for his life as well. Even more perfect.
The ensuing journey is exciting, fun and satisfying. Wilbur's kindnesses - his gallantries - are many and do not go unrewarded. In the end he learns that he may not make the best Grand Enchanter, but as a Gallant Captain, he is a success.
The book's artwork is absolutely gorgeous and perfectly captures the changing moods in the story, reflecting the promise of beginnings, the excitement of the journey, the quiet moments and the heartwarming climax. Australian author and illustrator Graeme Base places a border around the edges of the artwork, but allows some items or portions of the painting to escape the border, giving the impression that the story simply couldn't be contained in the space allowed. I found it very effective. Base also includes hidden pictures in the paintings; readers can go to his very attractive website and play an interactive game to locate them all. (I'm still searching for a few of them myself...)
This is the first time I've encountered Graeme Base. I'm incredibly impressed and will certainly be checking out his other work.
My grandkids are going to love this one and I am going to love sharing it with them.
Very highly recommended.
ETA: Grandkids loved it, too! :)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Graeme Base does not disappoint, Jan 28 2011
By Heather Carter "addicted shopper" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Legend of the Golden Snail (Hardcover)
I have been a long time fan of Graeme Base's books, and this one, the Legend of the Golden Snail, is another Beautiful book with a lovely (short) story full of hidden images, and imagination. My two boys (ages 5 and 2) both love it. THere arent too many words on each page, which helps keep their interest, and the artwork is wonderful. I cant wait for another book from this wonderfully talented artist/author.
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Wonderful illustrations, Jun 6 2011
By S. Parmelee - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: The Legend of the Golden Snail (Hardcover)
I bought this book for my 3 year old grandson, who loves it but understands it on a partial level. The 7 year old, however, gets the "imagination" theme and is still hunting for a couple of the hidden snails. I recommend THE LEGEND OF THE GOLDEN SNAIL.
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