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The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail

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4 out of 5
Based on 1,787 Ratings and 353 Reviews

Book Description
Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.

The travelers meet all manner of wise, weird, and intriguing creatures--including a dragon!--and it's not long before their adventures begin.

In the tradition of such cla... More
Book Information
PublisherHarcourt Children's Books
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages144
ISBN-100152049681
ISBN-13978-0152049683
Publication Date10/01/2004
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About Avi (Author, Illustrator) : Avi is a published author, compiler, illustrator, and a narrator of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Avi include Smugglers' Island, City of Light City of Dark, ... more
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About Tricia Tusa (Author, Illustrator) : Tricia Tusa is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Tricia Tusa include The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an E... more
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12/11/2007 Christy Evers said: Can Avi do any wrong? I'm starting to think "No!" I'm used to reading his Y/A or MG Historical fiction and wasn't sure what to expect from him in a different genre. This book is charming, witty and downright delightful! Way to go Avi! I'm a fan!
tags: Inspired me, I recommend, I read

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