A cute French snail sets off on a springtime adventure with an adorable bunny in this laugh-out-loud fourth picture book in the bestselling Escargot series - the perfect gift for Easter or all year round.
Dashka Slater Book order
Dashka Slater is an acclaimed journalist and author whose works are noted for their impishness, hope, and humor. Her writing for both children and adults often explores complex themes with a unique sensitivity. Slater focuses on crafting narratives that are both thought-provoking and entertaining, leaving a lasting impression on readers.
- 2024
- 2023
The Book of Stolen Time
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
From New York Times–bestselling author Dashka Slater comes the whimsical and witty sequel to The Book of Fatal Errors! Rufus may have successfully sent the feylings home to the Green World, but he still has one pesky feyling under his wing: Nettle, his sometimes enemy, now mentor. Nettle is in charge of helping Rufus and his cousin Abigail protect Feylawn, their grandfather’s magical and mysterious homestead. But this difficult task becomes even more dangerous when a leopard appears in the woods without warning; strange, waterlogged women arrive to warn of impending doom; and a goblin begins digging his way back to Earth, hungry for revenge. Meanwhile, Rufus’s father is intent on selling Feylawn to the highest bidder. Can Rufus and Abigail save Feylawn and its magic? Or will they have to say goodbye to the feylings forever? In The Book of Stolen Time, our favorite heroes are back! And magic, mischief, and adventure abound.
- 2023
From the New York Times bestselling author of The 57 Bus comes a propulsive and thought-provoking new young adult narrative nonfiction book about the revelation of a racist social media account that changes everything for a group of high school students and begs the question: What does it mean to be held accountable for harm that takes place behind a screen?
- 2023
The story follows Kayla's journey as she transitions from her beloved three-wheeled pink pony bike to a new, challenging two-wheeled blue bike. Despite her excitement, she faces repeated falls and struggles to master the new ride. The narrative explores themes of perseverance and overcoming fears, as Kayla must confront the difficulties of learning to ride a big-kid bike. Will she find the courage to tame the wild blue bike and embrace this new adventure?
- 2022
A middle-grade fantasy about a boy who discovers mysterious creatures in his grandfather’s barn.
- 2022
Written by New York Times bestselling author Dashka Slater, this is the third hilarious book in the award winning Escargot picture book series, in which Escargot celebrates Snailentine's Day - perfect for - but not limited to - Valentine's Day!
- 2020
A Book for Escargot
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
In this standalone sequel to Escargot , written by award-winning author Dashka Slater, we follow a funny and charming French snail through a library to find the book of his dreams.
- 2018
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives
- 379 pages
- 14 hours of reading
A Junior Library Guild SelectionA School Library Journal Book of the YearA Kirkus Book of the YearReceived 4 Starred ReviewsOne wore a skirt. One had a lighter. One moment changed their lives forever. If not for the 57 bus, they'd never have met. But one reckless act left Sasha, a white teen, severely burned; and Richard, a black teen, facing life in prison.
- 2017
An inquisitive fox embarks on a seafaring adventure alongside a diverse crew of deer and pigeons, exploring themes of friendship and teamwork. This enchanting tale is beautifully illustrated in full color, capturing the spirit of exploration and camaraderie in a vibrant 11 x 8 format.
- 2017
The 57 Bus
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both their lives forever.
