Dick King-Smith The Master of Animal Adventures 10 Books Collection

Ages 7-9 - Paperback

Dick King-Smith wrote many beloved stories for children that were often enjoyed by adults alike. His books have been translated into multiple languages and adapted into films and TV shows. The Master of Animal Adventures 10 Books Collection is a great introduction to his most well-loved stories, featuring a variety of tales with different animal protagonists.

Included Titles:

• The Sheep-Pig
• The Fox Busters
• The Queen's Nose
• The Water Horse
• Ace
• Lady Daisy
• The Hodgeheg
• Harriet's Hare
• Martin's Mice
• Sophie's Snail

One of the most popular books in the collection is The Sheep-Pig, which was adapted into the hit movie Babe. The story follows a young pig named Babe, raised by a sheepdog, who dreams of becoming a sheep-pig. Despite being different, Babe uses his intelligence and kindness to win over the other animals and his human caretakers.

Another notable book is The Hodgeheg, which tells the story of Max, a young hedgehog who dreams of crossing the road to reach the park. Max faces challenges and learns valuable lessons about perseverance and taking risks. King-Smith's love for animals shines through in this delightful tale.

The Mouse Family Robinson follows a family of mice stranded on a deserted island, using their wits and resourcefulness to survive. With the help of their clever young mouse, Beaumont, they face numerous challenges on their journey to build a new life.

Throughout the collection, King-Smith portrays animals as intelligent and capable creatures with unique personalities. His stories convey messages about kindness, perseverance, and acceptance, making this collection a delightful read for animal lovers of all ages.

About the Author

Dick King-Smith was a British author known for his prolific writing of children's books focused on animals. His stories have been cherished by children and adults alike, translated into multiple languages and adapted into films and TV shows.

More Notable Works

In addition to The Sheep-Pig, other notable books include The Fox Busters, where farm animals band together to outsmart foxes, and The Queen's Nose, about a girl who receives a magical coin that grants wishes.

From the Publisher

• The Sheep-Pig: Babe, the orphaned piglet, is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheepdog.
• The Hodgeheg: Max, a hedgehog, dreams of crossing the road to the park.
• The Invisible Dog: A girl introduces an imaginary Great Dane named Henry.
• The Golden Goose: Farmer Skint's goose lays a golden egg.
• Smasher: Farmer Buzzard's collie has four puppies.
• The Mouse Family Robinson: