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Jeremy, the English Garden Snail

Darcy Pattison

2026 Outstanding Science Trade Book- NSTA/CBC 2026 Best STEM Book – NSTA/CBC Clear, informative, and quite fascinating. Kirkus Reviews In a charming garden of London, a tiny hero emerges – Jeremy, a garden snail with a remarkable difference. Most snail shells coil right, but Jeremy's shell spirals to the left, making him a one-in-a-million wonder. That small difference will catapult him to fame, as scientists and snail enthusiasts rally to help him find a mate. Written by award-winning author Darcy Pattison and beautifully illustrated by Olga Gonina, this engaging story follows Jeremy's journey from a humble compost heap to international stardom. When Dr. Angus Davison, a geneticist at the University of Nottingham, learns about Jeremy, he sees an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of genetics and body symmetry. But there's a snail-sized problem – Jeremy needs a left-coiled partner to mate with! What follows is a heartwarming tale of citizen science, as Dr. Davison launches the #snaillove campaign, reaching out to people worldwide to help find Jeremy a mate. Join Jeremy on his shell-spinning adventure and discover the amazing world of science through the eyes of one extraordinary snail. Jeremy, the English Snail is more than just a book – it's an invitation to explore, question, and fall in love with the marvels of nature and the joys of scientific discovery. Duration - 13m. Author - Darcy Pattison. Narrator - Josiah John Bildner. Published Date - Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Darcy Pattison ©.

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United States

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2026 Outstanding Science Trade Book- NSTA/CBC 2026 Best STEM Book – NSTA/CBC Clear, informative, and quite fascinating. Kirkus Reviews In a charming garden of London, a tiny hero emerges – Jeremy, a garden snail with a remarkable difference. Most snail shells coil right, but Jeremy's shell spirals to the left, making him a one-in-a-million wonder. That small difference will catapult him to fame, as scientists and snail enthusiasts rally to help him find a mate. Written by award-winning author Darcy Pattison and beautifully illustrated by Olga Gonina, this engaging story follows Jeremy's journey from a humble compost heap to international stardom. When Dr. Angus Davison, a geneticist at the University of Nottingham, learns about Jeremy, he sees an opportunity to unravel the mysteries of genetics and body symmetry. But there's a snail-sized problem – Jeremy needs a left-coiled partner to mate with! What follows is a heartwarming tale of citizen science, as Dr. Davison launches the #snaillove campaign, reaching out to people worldwide to help find Jeremy a mate. Join Jeremy on his shell-spinning adventure and discover the amazing world of science through the eyes of one extraordinary snail. Jeremy, the English Snail is more than just a book – it's an invitation to explore, question, and fall in love with the marvels of nature and the joys of scientific discovery. Duration - 13m. Author - Darcy Pattison. Narrator - Josiah John Bildner. Published Date - Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Copyright - © 2025 Darcy Pattison ©.

Language:

English


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