The Finger Eater
By Dick King-Smith
Can clever Gudrun outwit the finger-eating troll before he strikes again?
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What is The Finger Eater about?
In the cold lands of the North, a mischievous troll named Ulf has a nasty habit—he loves to eat fingers! Many villagers have fallen victim to his sharp teeth, losing a digit to the notorious Finger-Eater. But when the brave and clever Gudrun encounters Ulf, she devises a cunning plan to put an end to his finger-eating ways once and for all.
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
64 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
2021
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