Dick King-Smith 10 Books Collection Set - Children's Fiction Ages 7-9 - Paperback

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: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
This ten-book paperback collection gathers Dick King-Smith's most cherished animal tales into one irresistible set for young readers. From the piglet who dreams of herding sheep in The Sheep-Pig to the streetwise hedgehog of The Hodgeheg and the golden-egg-laying goose of The Golden Goose, each story blends gentle humor, farmyard charm, and big-hearted animal characters. Perfect for building a home library or classroom shelf, this bundle introduces children ages 7 to 9 (Grades 2-4) to a beloved British storyteller whose warmth, wit, and love of animals have delighted generations of young readers around the world.

About the Books
Dick King-Smith spent twenty years farming in Gloucestershire before turning that hands-on animal experience into some of the best-loved children's fiction of the twentieth century, and this ten-book set showcases that talent at its finest. The Sheep-Pig tells the story of Babe, an orphaned piglet adopted by a kind-hearted sheepdog who teaches him to herd sheep, a tale that inspired the beloved film Babe. The Hodgeheg follows Max, a determined young hedgehog who must find a safe way across a busy road to reach the park's lily pond. The Invisible Dog imagines a lonely girl's wish for a pet coming true in the most unexpected way, while The Golden Goose brings farmyard fortune to a struggling family. Smasher introduces a lively collie and her boisterous puppies learning the responsibilities of growing up, and The Mouse Family Robinson, The Jenius, and The Swoose each spin family-centered animal stories full of humor and heart. Harry's Mad gives readers a chatty, larger-than-life parrot with a mind of his own, and Dinosaur Trouble rounds out the set with a playful prehistoric adventure. Throughout the collection, King-Smith's storytelling stays rooted in the countryside life he knew firsthand, giving every animal character a genuine personality. Themes of courage, loyalty, resourcefulness, and compassion run through each book, making the set ideal for independent reading and classroom read-alouds.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete paperback stories from a beloved, award-winning children's author
• Perfect length and vocabulary for confident readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
• Charming animal characters that build empathy, humor, and a love of reading
• Great for classroom libraries, independent reading, and family read-aloud time
• Includes The Sheep-Pig, the story that inspired the film Babe
• A ready-made gift set for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists

Book-by-Book Guide
The Sheep-Pig — Babe, an orphaned piglet, is adopted by a sheepdog and sets out to prove a pig can herd sheep too.
The Hodgeheg — Max the hedgehog risks a dangerous road crossing to reach the park's lily pond for his family.
The Invisible Dog — A girl who longs for a pet finds her imaginary Great Dane, Henry, becoming wonderfully real.
The Golden Goose — Farmer Skint's fortunes change overnight when his goose, Joy, begins laying golden eggs.
Smasher — A lively collie named Kay and her rowdy puppies navigate the challenges and joys of farm life.
The Mouse Family Robinson — A resourceful mouse family faces everyday perils with cleverness and humor.
The Jenius — Judy trains her clever guinea pig, Jenius, to perform tricks and prove that guinea pigs are far smarter than anyone thinks.
The Swoose — A half-swan, half-goose bird struggles to find where he truly belongs.
Harry's Mad — A boy inherits a strikingly intelligent, talkative parrot named Madison with a mind of his own.
Dinosaur Trouble — A playful prehistoric tale brings friendship and fearlessness to a world of dinosaurs.

About the Author
Dick King-Smith (1922-2011), born Ronald Gordon King-Smith in Bitton, Gloucestershire, spent twenty years as a farmer before becoming one of Britain's most celebrated children's authors. Drawing on his life with animals, he wrote around 130 books, including The Sheep-Pig, which was adapted into the award-winning film Babe. He was named Children's Author of the Year at the British Book Awards in 1991 and was appointed OBE in 2009 for services to children's literature. He died in 2011 at age eighty-eight, but his warm, funny animal stories continue to delight young readers around the world today.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Ten complete paperback stories, one unforgettable author, and a whole farmyard of unforgettable characters make this set a joyful pick for birthdays, holiday stockings, or a well-stocked classroom library. It's the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of reading in animal-loving kids ages 7 to 9.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.