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The Finger-Eater

Name: The Finger-Eater
ISBN: 9780744530919

By Dick King-Smith and Arthur Robins

Can clever Gudrun stop the finger-eating troll before her village loses more than courage?

funny fantastical exciting mischievous

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

What is The Finger-Eater about?

In the cold lands of the North, a hungry troll called Ulf has a horrible habit: he eats people’s fingers. Men, women and children fear his sharp teeth, and many have lost a finger to the terrifying Finger-eater. But when brave and determined Gudrun decides to stand up to him, Ulf’s reign of fear may finally be challenged. Can one clever girl outwit the troll and protect her village from becoming his next meal?

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

60 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

1994

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