How Sammy Went to Coral-Land

audiobook

How Sammy Went to Coral-Land

by Emily Paret Atwater

EN·~1 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total
1

HOW SAMMY WENT TO CORAL-LAND - by - EMILY PARET ATWATER - Author of “Tommy’s Adventures,” etc.

0:28
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:50
3

HOW SAMMY WENT TO CORAL-LAND

2:57
4

CHAPTER I - HOW SAMMY WENT OUT TO SEE THE WORLD

12:08
5

CHAPTER II - HOW SAMMY ESCAPED FROM THE SHARK AND MADE THE ACQUAINTANCE OF THE HERMIT-CRAB

14:40
6

CHAPTER III - THE STAR-FISH, THE UNSOCIABLE OYSTERS AND THE PILOT

12:32
7

CHAPTER IV - ON TO CORAL-LAND

14:39
8

CHAPTER V - IN CORAL-LAND

22:27

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (77K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Brendan Lane, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Emily Paret Atwater

Emily Paret Atwater

1873–1951

A writer of early 20th-century children's fiction, she blended storytelling with natural history and sent young readers into vivid underwater worlds. Her best-known book, How Sammy Went to Coral-Land, turns ocean life into an adventure full of curiosity, danger, and wonder.

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