Dick King-Smith
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Description
Ronald Gordon King-Smith OBE, Hon.MEd (27 March 1922 – 4 January 2011), was a prolific English writer of children's books, primarily using the pen name Dick King-Smith. He is best known for The Sheep-Pig (1983), or Babe the Gallant Pig in the US. It was adapted as the movie Babe (1995) and translations have been published in fifteen languages. He was awarded an Honorary Master of Education degree by the University of the West of England in 1999 and appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours. Dick and Myrle had three children – two daughters (Juliet and Lizzie) and one son (Giles). Dick King-Smith's first book, The Foxbusters, was published in 1978.
Books
The Twin Giants
Twin giants Normus and Lottavim are lonely so they set out in search of wives. Suggested level: primary.
The Catlady
Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it's no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day that Queen Victoria died!From the Hardcover edition.
Clever Lollipop
Lady Lollipop, the clever pet pig of Princess Penelope and her friend Johnny, joins them in their lessons with a magician, cares for the queen's garden, helps restore the king's appetite, and has a surprise present for Penelope's birthday.
Funny Frank
Being a duck isn't all it's quacked up to be. But don't try telling that to Frank--he's a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul. Luckily, he gets a little human help--in the form of a man-made wet suit and a pair of flippers--and soon he's the speediest bird in the water. And while Frank knows he's ruffled a few feathers, he doesn't care--there's just too much for him to crow about. Until a certain young chick catches his eye, that is. . . .From the Hardcover edition.
Roundhill
While on summer holidays in 1936, fourteen-year-old Evan meets a mysterious girl who bears a striking resemblance to the Alice of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."
Lady Lollipop
A quick-witted swineherd and a pig named Lollipop are royally rewarded after they reform a spoiled princess.
All pigs are beautiful
An introduction, in brief text and illustrations, to the characteristics and habits of pigs.
Sophie Is Seven (Sophie Books)
Sophie, a young girl who takes a no-nonsense approach to life's problems, pursues her dream of becoming a "lady farmer."
The robber boy
Tod Golightly, a young highwayman, finds his fortune with the help of four loyal animal friends.
Mr. Ape
A wealthy old man living alone in his enormous home meets a Gypsy father and son, adopts many animals, and finally learns the true meaning of family.
The crowstarver
In 1926, a childless couple takes in an abandoned baby boy who, despite being mentally handicapped, grows to display special talents, and finds a happy niche for himself in their English countryside community.
Mixed-up Max
Max becomes the hero of his family and all hedgehogdom when he discovers a safe way to cross the street.
A Mouse Called Wolf
A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.
Smasher
When Mrs. Buzzard wants to get rid of the big, ugly dog that creates a lot of trouble, Farmer Buzzard decides on a plan to save this lovable monster from banishment.