{"title":"Dick King-Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sophie-and-friends-series-books-1-12-collection-set-dick-king-smith-paperback","title":"Sophie and Friends Series Books 1-12 Collection Set by Dick King-Smith - Ages 5-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Animal Friends\u003cbr\u003eClever Lollipop\u003cbr\u003eLady Lollipop\u003cbr\u003eAristotle\u003cbr\u003eThe Twin Giants\u003cbr\u003eThe Finger-Eater\u003cbr\u003eSophie's Snail\u003cbr\u003eSophie's Tom\u003cbr\u003eSophie Hits Six\u003cbr\u003eSophie's Lucky\u003cbr\u003eSophie Is Seven\u003cbr\u003eSophie in the Saddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781529508383\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Walker Books\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 5-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBring the joy of one of Britain's best-loved children's authors home with this twelve-book paperback collection from Dick King-Smith. Blending the much-loved Sophie Stories with six further stand-alone tales, this set gives young readers farmyard charm, gentle humour and unforgettable characters. Perfect for building reading confidence, it's an ideal gift for animal-mad children and Dick King-Smith fans alike, offering hours of read-aloud and independent reading enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection brings together twelve stories from Dick King-Smith, split between the classic Sophie Stories and six further stand-alone favourites. The Sophie titles - Sophie's Snail, Sophie's Tom, Sophie Hits Six, Sophie's Lucky, Sophie Is Seven and Sophie in the Saddle - follow spirited, determined young Sophie as she works towards becoming a farmer, saving her pocket money for a cow, hens, a pony and a pig, while getting into scrapes along the way. Younger readers will love her honesty and unstoppable enthusiasm for animals. The remaining six titles - My Animal Friends, Clever Lollipop, Lady Lollipop, Aristotle, The Twin Giants and The Finger-Eater - showcase the breadth of King-Smith's storytelling, from an autobiographical animal-filled memoir to warm-hearted fables featuring trolls, giants and a very unusual pig. Each book is a quick read, ideal for building confidence in newly independent readers or for sharing at bedtime. Together the twelve books make a fantastic introduction to one of the most trusted names in British children's fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve complete paperback stories in one great-value set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines the classic Sophie Stories with six further King-Smith favourites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort chapters perfect for building reading confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm, funny, animal-filled stories loved across generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ready-made library for bedtime reading or independent readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lovely gift for birthdays, Christmas or World Book Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in Gloucestershire in 1922, Dick King-Smith grew up surrounded by pets and always wanted to be a farmer. He served in the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War, farmed for twenty years, then taught in a primary school before finding his greatest success as a children's author. He wrote around 130 books, translated worldwide and selling over 15 million copies, including The Sheep-Pig (filmed as Babe), The Hodgeheg and the Sophie stories. He was made OBE in 2010 and died in 2011, aged eighty-eight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA brilliant value bundle of gentle, funny, animal-loving stories from a true children's classic author, ready to delight young readers again and again, and a wonderful way to introduce a whole new generation to Dick King-Smith's much-loved storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown, and titles will be dispatched as the UK edition with the ISBN listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dick King-Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42807451189485,"sku":"PLD12383","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/products\/sophie-and-friends-series-12-book-collection-dick-king-smith-paperback.jpg?v=1784225327"},{"product_id":"dick-king-smith-10-books-collection-set-ages-7-9-paperback","title":"Dick King-Smith 10 Books Collection Set Featuring The Sheep-Pig \u0026 Hodgeheg - Ages 7-9 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sheep-Pig\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Hodgeheg\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Invisible Dog\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Golden Goose\u003cbr\u003e\nSmasher\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Mouse Family Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Jenius\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Swoose\u003cbr\u003e\nHarry's Mad\u003cbr\u003e\nDinosaur Trouble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9780241535745\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Puffin (Penguin)\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 7-9 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis ten-book paperback collection gathers some of Dick King-Smith's best-loved animal stories in one charming set, including the Guardian Award-winning The Sheep-Pig. Perfect for confident young readers aged 7-9, it's an ideal introduction to a much-loved children's author whose warm, funny and gently instructive tales have entertained generations. A wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas, or simply building a home reading library that will be returned to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach story in this collection showcases Dick King-Smith's trademark blend of humour, heart and a deep understanding of animals and the countryside. The Sheep-Pig follows Babe, an orphaned piglet raised by Farmer Hogget and his sheepdog Fly, as he defies expectation to herd sheep. The Hodgeheg introduces Max, a brave young hedgehog determined to find a safe route across a busy road. The Invisible Dog is a whimsical tale of a girl's imaginary Great Dane who becomes surprisingly real. The Golden Goose follows down-on-his-luck Farmer Skint after a golden gosling changes his fortunes, while Smasher tells the warm story of a family welcoming four new puppies. The Mouse Family Robinson follows Beaumont Robinson's escape from a prowling cat, and The Jenius sees Judy train her guinea pig to prove just how clever he really is. The Swoose asks what happens when you're not quite a swan and not quite a goose, Harry's Mad introduces a wonderfully unpredictable inherited parrot, and Dinosaur Trouble brings prehistoric mischief to the Great Plain. Together, these stories offer variety in tone and subject while remaining unmistakably King-Smith — accessible, funny and full of heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen complete paperback stories from a Guardian Award-winning children's author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for independent readers aged 7-9 building reading stamina and confidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for bedtime reading, classroom story time, or reading challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal-led storytelling that builds empathy, vocabulary and imagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent value — ten popular titles bundled in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA lasting addition to any child's home library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDick King-Smith (1922-2011) was one of Britain's best-loved children's authors, writing over 100 books during his lifetime. A former farmer, his stories are steeped in genuine affection for animals and rural life, drawn from his own experiences. He is best known for The Sheep-Pig, which won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize and was adapted into the Oscar-nominated film Babe. 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