A touching animal tale from a much loved author.
DICK KING-SMITH was a Gloucestershire farmer until the age of 45, when he gave up farming to become a primary school teacher. Now a bestselling full-time author, his work has received many awards including a Bronze Medal for the Smarties Prize of l997 for All Because of Jackson and the Children's Book Award in l995 for Harriet's Hare. In l992, he was also voted Children's Author of the Year. In l995, his top-selling title The Sheep-Pig was developed into a box-office movie, BABE, introducing hundreds of thousands of youngsters to his work.
"An endearing animal story ... Language is well used in this book, which is accessible without ever condescending to the new reader" Mail on Sunday "The story has everything to delight readers in the 5-9 age range. The large print is clear and inviting, the illustrations plentiful and sympathetic and there is a happy ending. Perfect for bedtime reading" Junior Bookshelf "A well-written, warmly sensitive and entertaining tale with a lovely ending. Destined to become a firm favourite" Books for Keeps
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