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Periwinkle to Portland

By Julie Bliven

Illustrated by Brier Haigh

Periwinkle to Portland
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A tiny island snail embarks on a big city adventure!

Periwinkle dreams of visiting the bright, busy city. There’s just one problem. How will she ever travel from her little island off the coast of Maine to the bustling streets of Portland? 

Periwinkle sets out, determined to find a way. Obstacles land in her path, but so do new friends. And whenever opportunity arises, Periwinkle helps others too.

Will Periwinkle ever reach Portland? What, after all, could a snail possibly do in a city? 

An adorable story about persistence and how the smallest of creatures can achieve the grandest of dreams—even if they go at a snail’s pace.

Julie Bliven

Julie Bliven has long felt at home in the world of children’s publishing. She is the author of the picture book Sometimes Shy, with other titles forthcoming. A former children’s book editor, she now works as an editorial consultant for writers at every stage in their careers. Julie earned her M.A. from the Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at Simmons University, where she has taught and continues to mentor students. She lives in Yarmouth, Maine, with her husband, son, and their dog, Lucy.

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