The Tin Snail
$39.15
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
1 July 2015
Summary
The heart-warming and fascinating story of the little car that helped to win a war.
It’s 1938. In order to save his dad’s job, Angelo needs to invent a brand-new car that can carry:
- a farmer
- his wife
- two chickens
- a flagon of wine
- and a dozen eggs
…across a bumpy field without breaking a single egg. And without the enemy discovering his top-secret design!
Here’s the extraordinary story - inspired by real events - …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552574037 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552574031 |
| Author: | Cameron McAllister |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 1 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 277g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 24mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-11 |
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Critics Review
Charming * Guardian *
I honestly never thought I’d find myself reading, let alone taken with, a book about the making of a French motor car but The Tin Snail by Cameron McAllister is a thoroughly engaging read. It manages to turn the struggle to invent the Citroen as the first people’s car, and then to keep its design from the German invaders, into a story of the Resistance, which is saying something. Plus it has a human element: the plot revolves round the designer’s young son, and his wan hopes that the car will help his parents stay together. Illustrated with panache in pen and ink by Sam Usher. * Spectator *
Feel-good, funny, romping, filmic adventure * Sunday Times *
A fresh and madcap novel … Half-silly, half-serious and full of human interest, The Tin Snail brings 10- to 14-year-olds into endearing and unusual company. * Wall Street Journal *
McAllister effectively turns what could have been a humdrum story about car design into a real page-turner and a daring tale … A feel-good story about the French Resistance that might very well inspire more than a few designers and engineers. * School Library Journal *
A fantastic family read; this is a story with a big heart based on an amazing idea … This is easily one of my favourite books so far this year - a brilliant and magical read that will stay with me until the day that I die. It is a great debut story with bags of drive and vroom. * Mr Ripley’s Enchanted Books *
Refreshingly different and very engaging … There is so much to enjoy in this book * Reading Zone *
A delightful book * Historical Novel Society *
Unusual and delightful * Parents in Touch *
I loved this delightful novel. It’s intended for middle grade readers but people of all ages will love it. * The Bookbag *
About The Author
Cameron McAllister
Cameron McAllister is a TV scriptwriter, and has worked on shows such as Robinson Crusoe, Spooks Code 9, Primeval and Emmerdale. He grew up near the beaches of Cornwall, and now lives in Brighton with his wife, four sons and Floss the dog.
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