
HOW SAMMY WENT TO CORAL-LAND - by - EMILY PARET ATWATER - Author of “Tommy’s Adventures,” etc.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
HOW SAMMY WENT TO CORAL-LAND
CHAPTER I - HOW SAMMY WENT OUT TO SEE THE WORLD
CHAPTER II - HOW SAMMY ESCAPED FROM THE SHARK AND MADE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERMIT-CRAB
CHAPTER III - THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT
CHAPTER IV - ON TO CORAL-LAND
CHAPTER V - IN CORAL-LAND
A seaside grandmother gathers her curious grandchildren beneath a rocking chair, promising a story that mixes true marine science with a splash of adventure. While the kids argue over fairy tales versus “real” stories, she sets the scene with vivid descriptions of shells, seaweed, and the hidden world that lies beneath the waves, inviting listeners to explore facts about hermit crabs, hammer‑headed sharks and the delicate coral gardens that swirl like star‑shaped flowers.
The narrative follows a vain but charismatic young salmon named Sammy as he leaves his tranquil pool and drifts into the bustling realm of Coral‑Land. Along the way he meets a cast of colorful sea creatures—each introduced with clear, engaging details that teach listeners about anatomy, habits and habitats. Sammy’s encounters are playful yet grounded, offering a gentle blend of wonder and education that will keep young ears enchanted while subtly expanding their knowledge of the ocean’s mysteries.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (76K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Brendan Lane, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
Feb 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1951
Best known for imaginative children’s books set under the sea, this early 20th-century writer mixed storytelling with natural history in a way that invited young readers to explore marine life. She was also part of Baltimore’s lively literary world, where women writers built communities and shared their work.
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