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Snails of the Unexpected

By Terrie Chilvers
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Snails of the Unexpected: Shapeshifting snails on a mission to save the world! Struck by lightning one fateful night, Fergus and Shelby receive the power to transform into whatever they want: custard, crisp packets, giant plastic crabs – you name it, they can change into it.... Read More
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Shapeshifting snails on a mission to save the world from an evil slug takeover! Expect the unexpected in the best thing since sliced cucumber...

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Snails of the Unexpected: Shapeshifting snails on a mission to save the world! Struck by lightning one fateful night, Fergus and Shelby receive the power to transform into whatever they want: custard, crisp packets, giant plastic crabs – you name it, they can change into it.

And with a slug uprising taking place, things are about to get even stranger... Can Fergus and Shelby save humankind from being turned into lettuces by an evil slug masquerading as the Prime Minister?

Expect the unexpected in the best thing since sliced cucumber!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915444882

Publisher: Firefly Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Firefly Press Ltd

Illustration: 15 Halftones, black and white

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Brenda Figueroa

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Terrie Chilvers writes funny middle grade fiction and non-fiction. She works freelance as a copywriter and social media consultant but is most happy when teaching a dog to high-five or taking a picture of her Eggs Benedict to post on Instagram. Terrie lives in London where she is the doting aunt to two long-haired sausage dogs.@cowfishdreams

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