Dick King-Smith 10 Books Collection Set - Sheep-Pig, Hodgeheg, Invisible Dog & More - Paperback - Ages 7-9 - Animal Stories Gift Set

Titles in This Set The Sheep-Pig The Hodgeheg The Invisible Dog The Golden Goose Smasher The Mouse Family Robinson The Jenius The Swoose Harry's Mad Dinosaur Trouble Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780241535745 Publisher: Puffin (Penguin) Age Range: 7-9 years Overview This ten-book paperback collection gathers some of Dick King-Smith's best-loved animal stories in one charming set, including the Guardian Award-winning The Sheep-Pig. Perfect for confident young readers aged 7-9, it's an ideal introduction to a much-loved children's author whose warm, funny and gently instructive tales have entertained generations. A wonderful gift for birthdays, Christmas, or simply building a home reading library that will be returned to again and again. About the Books Each story in this collection showcases Dick King-Smith's trademark blend of humour, heart and a deep understanding of animals and the countryside. The Sheep-Pig follows Babe, an orphaned piglet raised by Farmer Hogget and his sheepdog Fly, as he defies expectation to herd sheep. The Hodgeheg introduces Max, a brave young hedgehog determined to find a safe route across a busy road. The Invisible Dog is a whimsical tale of a girl's imaginary Great Dane who becomes surprisingly real. The Golden Goose follows down-on-his-luck Farmer Skint after a golden gosling changes his fortunes, while Smasher tells the warm story of a family welcoming four new puppies. The Mouse Family Robinson follows Beaumont Robinson's escape from a prowling cat, and The Jenius sees Judy train her guinea pig to prove just how clever he really is. The Swoose asks what happens when you're not quite a swan and not quite a goose, Harry's Mad introduces a wonderfully unpredictable inherited parrot, and Dinosaur Trouble brings prehistoric mischief to the Great Plain. Together, these stories offer variety in tone and subject while remaining unmistakably King-Smith — accessible, funny and full of heart. Ten complete paperback stories from