Presented for the first time in paperback reader format, a classic anthology of Dick King-Smiths real-life animal encounters, narrated with anecdotal charm.With an autobiographical foreword from the author, this collection traces Dick King-Smiths journey from boy to farmer, from soldier to favourite childrens author always in the company of his irrepressible animal friends. From Dodo the film-star Daschund to a cabbage-eating shark; from a night of badger-biffing to a tortie cat with one hundred and four kittens; from the cat who thinks hes one of the dogs to a dog who fosters orphaned kittens wherever Dick King-Smith goes, curious animals are sure to follow. So find a cosy spot, curl up by the fireside and feel the glow of that old Dick King-Smith animal magic purrrrrrrrrr.

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Walker Books Ltd .

Authors featuring on this anthology include Margaret Mahy, Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Michael Rosen, Linda Allen and Vivian French Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram's first new collaboration since "Guess How Much I Love You" is being published in October 2004. They both live in Northern Ireland.