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E. S. P.

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

humorous heartwarming engaging

Genres

Animals Humour Adventure

Synopsis

Old Smelly, a down-on-his-luck tramp, loves betting on horse races but rarely wins. His fortune changes when he meets Eric Stanley Pigeon, a young bird with an extraordinary talent. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure, aiming to turn Old Smelly's dreams of wealth into reality. Will Eric's unique abilities lead them to success?

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

80 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1998

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