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Dick King-Smith's Children's Books

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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2008
THE TWIN GIANTS
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Mini Grey
"Recent early-reader graduates with a taste for the tongue-in-cheek will enjoy this amiable episode. (Fantasy. 8-10)"
Two bachelor giants set out in search of wives in this droll and handsomely presented offering. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 8, 2005
THE GOLDEN GOOSE
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Ann Kronheimer
"Aside from a fox's brief and fatal walk-on, there isn't much tension in the plot, but readers in search of farmyard tales featuring naturalistically rendered animals, good-hearted humans, hints of magic and, for good measure, a whiff of metaphor, will come away happy. (Fiction. 9-11)"
A failing farmer's fortune changes when Joy, literally, comes into his life. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2003
THE NINE LIVES OF ARISTOTLE
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Bob Graham
"Infused with sentiment that never boils over into sentimentality, this should be popular with recent Easy Reader grads. (Fiction. 7-9)"
A bold, young cat uses up his fund of lives at a great rate in this appealingly presented animal tale. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 8, 2002
CHEWING THE CUD
by Dick King-Smith

A memoir from a beloved chronicler of the barnyard reveals a vast experience with his subject matter, and a huge capacity for self-deprecation. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: June 1, 2001
Kirkus Star LADY LOLLIPOP
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Jill Barton
"Move over, Wilbur. (Fiction. 8-10)"
The author of Babe, the Gallant Pig (1985) offers another winner with this tale of a bright pig and her canny young keeper "training" a spoiled princess. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 1, 2000
THE ROUNDHILL
by Dick King-Smith, illustrated by Sîan Bailey
"Aside from its literary pleasures, this perfect little jewel of a tale will prompt readers to think about the places that are special in their own lives. (Fiction. 10-13)"
A solitary teenager discovers some distinguished company sharing his private place in this beguilingly matter-of-fact ghost story. Read full book review >