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Henry Pond the Poet

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

charming humorous adventurous

Genres

Animals Humour Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Henry Pond, a talented toad poet, wins numerous awards for his verses. However, his poetic prowess isn't enough to capture the heart of Victoria Garden-Pool, who favours the bold Larry Lake. Determined to win her affection, Henry embarks on daring adventures, proving that he's more than just a poet. Will his bravery and rhymes be enough to win Victoria's love?

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

2017

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