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The Rats Of Meadowsweet Farm

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

darkly humorous engaging witty

Genres

Animals Humour

Synopsis

Meadowsweet Farm is overrun with rats, led by the formidable Ripper, the King Rat. Farmer Green, known for his filthy habits, decides to eliminate the rats, sparking a fierce battle between man and rodent. As the conflict escalates, both sides employ cunning strategies in a darkly humorous tale of survival and revenge.

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

83 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2015

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