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Funny Frank

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

heartwarming humorous inspirational

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Frank is no ordinary chick; while his siblings are content pecking in the dust, he dreams of swimming in the duck pond. Determined to help, Jemima, the farmer's daughter, crafts a special wetsuit and flippers for him. With his new gear, Frank becomes the fastest swimmer on the pond. But as he grows into a cockerel, Frank faces the challenge of balancing his unique identity with his natural instincts.

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

112 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2002

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