Sophie's Tom
By Dick King-Smith
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Synopsis
Sophie, a determined five-year-old aspiring to be a 'lady farmer', receives a model farm for her birthday but longs for a real animal companion. She befriends a stray black cat named Tom, despite her father's aversion to cats. As Sophie starts school and faces new experiences like making friends and dealing with chickenpox, she remains resolute in her dreams and her bond with Tom.
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
2014
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