This unusual and inspiring story from Newbery Medalist Avi is a modern fable about a snail named Avon and his new friend, Edward the ant, who set off on an adventure. Illustrations.

This unusual and inspiring story from Newbery Medalist Avi is a modern fable about a snail named Avon and his new friend, Edward the ant, who set off on an adventure. Illustrations.

Avon the snail has never had an adventure. And adventure, he has heard, is the key to a happy life. So with his new friend Edward the ant, Avon sets out on a journey to find the excitement his life has been missing.

This modern fable is filled with funny--and profound--insights about the meaning of things . . . great and small.