The Jenius
By Dick King-Smith
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Synopsis
Judy's classmates laugh when she insists guinea pigs are intelligent. Determined to prove them wrong, she names her newborn guinea pig 'Jenius' and trains him to perform impressive tricks. Eager to showcase his talents at school, Judy is confident nothing will go awry. But will Jenius rise to the occasion, or will unexpected challenges arise?
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
96 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
Published
2019
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