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The children of Duke Street Primary School, Chorley, have studied the book Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts and have created a Book Bench based upon this book. The bench is one of a series of benches placed throughout Chorley - Why not check these out!
Somebody Swallowed Stanley was the debut book for Sarah Roberts. The story follows the eventful journey made by Stanley, a discarded plastic carrier bag, who is swept into the sea. As he drifts through the ocean waves, he is mistaken for a jellyfish and swallowed by a series of unsuspecting animals. After Stanley is washed ashore, a young boy finds and rescues him, turning Stanley into something new and interesting!
Click on this image to see a video of Sarah Talking about her book!
Click on this image to see a video of Tom Hardy reading Somebody Swallowed Stanley!
Fasinating Facts about
Sarah Roberts
Why did we like Somebody Swallowed Stanley?
Kennie
I like the book because it teaches me not to throw rubbish in the sea.
Lily
I would recommend this book because it teaches us all about saving animals with cool pictures.
Hanna
I liked this book because the Boy helped Stanley from the animals and he helped the turtle. I also liked that Stanley turned into a kite.
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