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The End of the Beginning Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant)

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Cover of The End of the Beginning Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant) by Avi
Author: Avi
Year: 2008
Language: en
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780152055325
Dimensions:
Height: 0.42 Inches
Length: 6.76 Inches
Weight: 0.33 Pounds
Width: 5.55 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 635/.7
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The End of the Beginning Being the Adventures of a Small Snail (and an Even Smaller Ant) by Avi is a First Edition published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2008. This 144-page book is written in English and follows the journey of Avon, a snail who yearns for adventure, alongside his new friend Edward the ant. Together, they embark on a quest to discover the excitement that has been absent from Avon’s life.

Readers will find a modern fable that combines humor with deeper reflections on life’s meaning, exploring themes of adventure and friendship. The narrative presents a whimsical take on the lives of animals, particularly focusing on a snail and an ant, while also touching on elements of marine life and classic storytelling. This engaging tale invites readers to consider the significance of both great and small experiences in their own lives.


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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.
This modern fable is filled with funny–and profound–insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.

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Language: en. Pages: 144. Edition: First Edition.

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