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Emily's Legs

By Dick King-Smith

Book 3 of 7 in the Gripping Tales series

Adjectives

heartwarming imaginative inspiring

Genres

Animals Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Emily, a young spider, excels in the eight-legged races, raising suspicions among her peers. Upon counting, they discover she has ten legs! Ostracised for her difference, Emily faces rejection. However, her extra legs hold a unique talent that will transform her 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

48 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

Published

2012

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