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
ISBN: 9780241535745
Publisher: Penguin
Age Range: Ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)

Overview
Discover ten classic tales from beloved children's author Dick King-Smith, gathered in one charming paperback collection for readers ages 7-9. Best known for The Sheep-Pig, the story behind the film Babe, King-Smith fills these pages with clever pigs, brave hedgehogs, chatty parrots, and other unforgettable animal characters. Each story is short enough for confident chapter-book reading yet rich with humor, warmth, and gentle life lessons about courage, family, and friendship. Perfect for kids transitioning from picture books to independent reading, this set makes a wonderful gift or home library addition for young animal lovers.

About the Books
Dick King-Smith spent twenty years farming in Gloucestershire before turning to writing, and that hands-on animal experience shines through every story in this ten-book set. His most famous creation, Babe the orphaned piglet from The Sheep-Pig, proves that kindness and determination can overcome low expectations, a message so beloved it inspired the Oscar-winning film Babe. The Hodgeheg follows a determined young hedgehog's daring road crossing, while The Invisible Dog turns a child's imagination into a heartwarming companion. The Golden Goose and Smasher bring farmyard comedy and loyalty to life, and The Mouse Family Robinson offers a cozy tale of a resourceful mouse household getting by on teamwork. The Jenius introduces a surprisingly brainy pig who outsmarts everyone on the farm, and The Swoose tells the charming story of a bird who is part swan, part goose, and entirely his own creature. Harry's Mad brings a wisecracking parrot into a boy's life, sparking humor and unlikely friendship, and Dinosaur Trouble rounds out the set with more of King-Smith's signature warmth and mischief. Across all ten titles, animals stand in for very human struggles like fitting in, standing up for yourself, and finding your place in a family. King-Smith's prose is simple without being simplistic, funny without losing sincerity, and endlessly readable aloud or independently, making it easy for parents and teachers to build a lasting reading habit.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete Dick King-Smith stories in one paperback set for a home or classroom library
• Short, accessible chapters perfect for readers ages 7-9 (Grades 2-4)
• Heartwarming animal characters teaching courage and kindness without feeling preachy
• Includes The Sheep-Pig, the story that inspired the film Babe
• Great for read-aloud time, independent reading practice, or a birthday gift

Book-by-Book Guide
The Sheep-Pig — Orphaned piglet Babe is raised by a sheepdog and proves he can herd sheep too.
The Hodgeheg — Young hedgehog Max risks a dangerous road crossing to reach the park beyond.
The Invisible Dog — A girl invents an imaginary Great Dane and discovers real friendship.
The Golden Goose — A special goose's golden gift stirs up comedy on the farm.
Smasher — A boisterous young sheepdog learns farm life to become a loyal helper.
The Mouse Family Robinson — A resourceful mouse family gets by on cleverness and teamwork.
The Jenius — A remarkably clever pig surprises the farm with his intelligence.
The Swoose — Half swan, half goose, Bill must find his own place in the world.
Harry's Mad — A boy inherits a talkative parrot, sparking humor and friendship.
Dinosaur Trouble — A lighthearted King-Smith tale full of warmth and animal mischief.

About the Author
Dick King-Smith (1922-2011) was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by animals from an early age. He spent twenty years working as a farmer before becoming a teacher and, eventually, a full-time children's author. Drawing directly on his farming life, he wrote more than 100 books celebrated for their warmth, humor, and gentle wisdom. His best-known work, The Sheep-Pig, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and was adapted into the Oscar-winning film Babe. King-Smith remains one of Britain's most beloved children's authors, cherished for stories that make young readers laugh while teaching kindness.

Why You'll Love This Set
With ten complete stories in one paperback set, this collection is a ready-made reading adventure for ages 7-9. It's an easy pick for birthday gifts, holiday stockings, summer reading lists, or classroom libraries, offering hours of laughter, warmth, and unforgettable animal characters kids will want to revisit again and again.

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