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The Big Book Of Short Stories

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

humorous quirky engaging

Genres

Humour Animals

Synopsis

This collection features a variety of humorous short stories, each introducing unique and quirky characters. Readers will encounter tales such as 'A Narrow Squeak', 'Philibert the First', and 'The Ghost at Codlin Castle', offering a delightful mix of adventure and comedy.

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

311 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2001

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