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
Sarah Roberts is first and foremost and environmentalist that travels the world to educate herself and others on the effect we are having on the environment and animals.
Here is a link to her Website:
Sarah has created an Education Outreach programme to help children learn about the benefits of protecting animals across the planet
Take a look here: https://www.sarahrobertsofficial.com/creature-outreach
Sarah has appeared on Blue Peter, and recently has made a documentary called 'Iceland's Green Machine'. It was filmed in March 2020 and released in December 2020 in partnership with Blacks and Berghaus. Sarah wanted to create a story of hope in the face of Climate change by highlight the negative effects climate change has on glaciers, ocean currents and marine life,
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.