Description
Book SynopsisDICK KING-SMITH was a Gloucestershire farmer until the age of 45, when he gave up farming to become a primary school teacher. As a bestselling full-time author, his work 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. He died in 2011.
Trade ReviewUnflinching realism . . . A darkly atmospheric thriller * Guardian *
A finely crafted book . . . Revelling in description and imagery . . . Dick King-Smith is an exceptional writer * Books for Keeps *
A powerful and heartwarming story * TES *
This book demonstrates everything everything that is good avout writing for children. It is a book of love and wonder thoroughly recommended to adults and young people alike * Carousel *
