Daggie Dogfoot
By Dick King-Smith
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What is Daggie Dogfoot about?
Daggie Dogfoot, the smallest piglet in the litter, is born with unusual feet resembling a dog's. Facing the threat of being taken away by the pigman, Daggie escapes and befriends a duck named Felicity, who teaches him to swim. When a flood endangers the farm, Daggie's newfound swimming skills enable him to become a hero, saving the other animals and proving that even the most unlikely can achieve greatness.
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
155 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Edition published
1982
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