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The Sheep-Pig

Name: The Sheep-Pig
Rating: 4.56 (9 reviews)
ISBN: 9780141370217

By Dick King-Smith

Can a tiny piglet master sheep herding and change the farmyard forever?

heartwarming inspirational charming

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.56

From 9 readers

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is The Sheep-Pig about?

When Babe, an orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, a kind-hearted sheepdog. Eager to learn, Babe aspires to become a 'sheep-pig' by mastering the art of herding. Through determination and kindness, he challenges farmyard norms, proving that with courage and heart, even the most unlikely dreams can come true.

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

160 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2017

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