Ace
By Dick King-Smith
A remarkable pig becomes a telly star—but can fame keep him loyal to the farm?
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What is Ace about?
Ace is no ordinary pig. Marked with a curious shape on his side, he can understand every word spoken by humans, even if he can only answer with snorts, squeals and grunts. Farmer Tubbs soon realises that Ace is far too special for the market. With help from the farm animals, Ace finds his way into the farmhouse, discovers television and becomes a local celebrity. But can this remarkable pig enjoy fame without forgetting his friends or his peaceful life on the farm?
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
125 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
This edition
1990
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