Mr. Potter's Pet
By Dick King-Smith
Can a rude mynah bird teach lonely Mr Potter that freedom changes everything?
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What is Mr. Potter's Pet about?
After waiting half a century for a pet, Mr Potter finally brings home Everest, a sharp-tongued mynah bird with a very strong personality. At first, Everest is rude, restless and determined to get his own way, while quiet Mr Potter struggles to know what to do. But when the bird is given the freedom to come and go, something surprising happens: Everest becomes kinder, and the lonely man and his lively pet begin to understand one another. Their unusual friendship is funny, warm and full of surprises.
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
90 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
1995
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