The Sheep-Pig
No. of pages 128
Published: 1999
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In "The Sheep-Pig" by Dick King-Smith, we follow the story of Babe, an extraordinary pig who defies the expectations of farm life. Raised by a kind farmer, Babe quickly learns to communicate with the animals around him and demonstrates an unusual talent for herding sheep, much to the surprise of everyone. As he trains under the guidance of an old sheepdog named Fly, Babe discovers his unique abilities in the world of competitive sheepdog trials. The heartwarming tale explores themes of friendship, identity, and perseverance, as Babe proves that even the most unlikely animals can achieve greatness. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
There are 128 pages in this book. This book was published in 1999 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .
Nicola Grant lives in Kent. She is the author of Don't Be So Nosy, Posy! published by Little Tiger Press. Michael Terry lives in Hythe, Kent. He has illustrated over 12 books for children including Here Comes The Crocodile for Little Tiger Press. Authors featuring on this anthology include Margaret Mahy, Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Adele Geras, Michael Rosen, Linda Allen and Vivian French
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Guardian Fiction Award
This book was recognised by the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Award. This award was founded in 1967 and winners are selected by fellow writers. It is awarded annually to fiction written for children aged eight and above.
