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Summer Reading Challenge - Snails of the Unexpected with Terrie Chilvers
Until Fri 1 Aug 2025
Various Derby Libraries
About the Event
Join children’s author Terrie Chilvers for an event featuring shapeshifting snails, unexpected minibeasts and papercraft!
Snails of the Unexpected tells the story of two shapeshifting snails on a mission to save the world! Can Fergus and Shelby save humankind from being turned into lettuces by an evil slug masquerading as the Prime Minister? Expect the unexpected in the best thing since sliced cucumber!
This free event is suitable for children aged 4 to 11 but everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Thu 31 Jul
- Riverside Library 11am - 01332 641702
- Mickleover Library 2pm - 01332 647884
Fri 1 Aug
- Normanton Library 11am - 01332 642640
- Alvaston Library 2pm - 01332 647920









