The Humble Hermit
This short and humorous story follows the adventures of a hermit crab as he strives to survive in the ocean. Experience the fear he feels when predators encroach on his habitat and the relief when they're gone. His shell is not for life, and he must therefore change it as he grows. He can pick any type of discarded shell he thinks he can squeeze into. Some crabs have become very creative in their choice of accommodation. See the environment in which he lives, and the impact humans have had on it. Can he survive his trip to the beach and his first encounter with humans?
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The Humble Hermit
This short and humorous story follows the adventures of a hermit crab as he strives to survive in the ocean. Experience the fear he feels when predators encroach on his habitat and the relief when they're gone. His shell is not for life, and he must therefore change it as he grows. He can pick any type of discarded shell he thinks he can squeeze into. Some crabs have become very creative in their choice of accommodation. See the environment in which he lives, and the impact humans have had on it. Can he survive his trip to the beach and his first encounter with humans?
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The Humble Hermit

The Humble Hermit

by Jack Craib Smith
The Humble Hermit

The Humble Hermit

by Jack Craib Smith

Overview

This short and humorous story follows the adventures of a hermit crab as he strives to survive in the ocean. Experience the fear he feels when predators encroach on his habitat and the relief when they're gone. His shell is not for life, and he must therefore change it as he grows. He can pick any type of discarded shell he thinks he can squeeze into. Some crabs have become very creative in their choice of accommodation. See the environment in which he lives, and the impact humans have had on it. Can he survive his trip to the beach and his first encounter with humans?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781037104398
Publisher: Austin Macauley
Publication date: 07/18/2025
Pages: 22
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.06(d)
Age Range: 6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Born in a small mining village in Scotland, the author-now a widower-is a proud father of two daughters and grandfather to four grandchildren, who continue to inspire many of his stories. After a lifelong career working for mining companies around the world, he retired with his beloved wife, Linda, to Spain. Following her passing, he relocated to Australia to be closer to his daughters and grandchildren. A lifelong storyteller, he has always enjoyed writing poems and short stories for children. This book marks his fourth publication.
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