The Tin Snail

Reviewed by: Mary Lehmer - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 7, 2016

Review

The Tin Snail takes place in France at the start of WWII. Angelo and his dad are trying to build a car that will be save their business. They come up with a design that they think will do it but have to build it in secret or the Germans will steal their design. And when the Germans invade France, that is going to be almost impossible. This book is based on an actual car that the French built and hid from the Germans during WWII. The main character,Angelo, does things that will have you laughing, especially when it comes to his test driving episodes. You will find yourself rooting for the French underdog as it takes on super power Germany and its car designer, Dr. Porsche. The simple black and white drawings do a great job of capturing what happens with just the right amount of humor. This book will be a hit with readers that like historical fiction, cars, humor, a happy ending or a combination of any of the above.

Overall Book Score: excellent