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Saddlebottom

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

heartwarming adventurous inspirational

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Adventure

Synopsis

Saddlebottom, a piglet with an unusual white patch on his bottom instead of his back, is shunned by his aristocratic mother, Dorothea. Facing an uncertain future, he runs away and befriends Bendigo, a one-eyed ginger cat. Together, they embark on an adventure that changes Saddlebottom's life forever.

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

101 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

1999

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