The Hodgeheg

The Hodgeheg

Author: Dick King-Smith

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 0141389052

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The 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg - a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts. 'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your Children Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it's on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there's a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails! The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can't hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .


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Download or read book The Hodgeheg written by Dick King-Smith and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 35th anniversary of The Hodgeheg - a timeless classic tale for young children from the master of animal stories, Dick King-Smith. Includes an author profile and interview, and fun facts. 'Sparkling humour and wonderful characters are Dick King-Smith's trademarks' - Books for Your Children Max is a hedgehog who lives with his family in a nice little home, but it's on the wrong side of the road from the Park where there's a beautiful lily pond and plenty of juicy slugs, worms and snails! The busy road is dangerous but Max is determined to make his way across. If humans can do it, why can't hedgehogs? His first attempt ends in a nasty bump on the head and, when Max tries to speak, he realises his words are all mixed up. He is no longer a hedgehog but a hodgeheg! Still determined to fulfil his mission, Max discovers the best way to cross the road - with the help of the lollipop lady and some careful detective work . . .

King Max the Last

King Max the Last

Author: Dick King-Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 9780140372571

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Victor Maximilian St George, Max for short, is already a special hedgehog, having worked out how to safely cross the busy road to get to the park. But when two scientists glue a radio transmitter, complete with flashing blue light, to his head he becomes King Max, ruler of all hedgehogs.


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Download or read book King Max the Last written by Dick King-Smith and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victor Maximilian St George, Max for short, is already a special hedgehog, having worked out how to safely cross the busy road to get to the park. But when two scientists glue a radio transmitter, complete with flashing blue light, to his head he becomes King Max, ruler of all hedgehogs.

The Enormous Egg

The Enormous Egg

Author: Oliver Butterworth

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 1993-04-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780316119207

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Young Nate Twitchell is surprised when one of the hens on his family farm lays a giant egg. After a painstaking wait, Nate is even more surprised when it hatches and out pops a baby triceratops that he names Uncle Beazley! But when Nate decides to keep the dino and raise it on his own, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. As Uncle Beazley grows, Nate and his family realize they are not equipped to take care of a full-sized dinosaur, and so with the help of their scientist friend, Nate and Uncle Beazley set off for the National Museum in Washington, D.C., on the hunt for the perfect home for a modern-day dinosaur---then the real trouble begins! The Enormous Egg was originally published in 1956 and has been a classic in children's literature ever since. This brand new edition features amazing new illustrations from Eisner-award winning graphic novelist Mark Crilley (creator of Akiko and Miki Falls).


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Download or read book The Enormous Egg written by Oliver Butterworth and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1993-04-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Nate Twitchell is surprised when one of the hens on his family farm lays a giant egg. After a painstaking wait, Nate is even more surprised when it hatches and out pops a baby triceratops that he names Uncle Beazley! But when Nate decides to keep the dino and raise it on his own, he has no idea what he's getting himself into. As Uncle Beazley grows, Nate and his family realize they are not equipped to take care of a full-sized dinosaur, and so with the help of their scientist friend, Nate and Uncle Beazley set off for the National Museum in Washington, D.C., on the hunt for the perfect home for a modern-day dinosaur---then the real trouble begins! The Enormous Egg was originally published in 1956 and has been a classic in children's literature ever since. This brand new edition features amazing new illustrations from Eisner-award winning graphic novelist Mark Crilley (creator of Akiko and Miki Falls).

Ace: The Very Important Pig

Ace: The Very Important Pig

Author: Dick King-Smith

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 94

ISBN-13: 110193851X

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Meet Ace, Babe's great-grandson, who also gets a new cover from Knopf Paperbacks this season. " A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book An IRA/CBC Children's Choice A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.


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Download or read book Ace: The Very Important Pig written by Dick King-Smith and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet Ace, Babe's great-grandson, who also gets a new cover from Knopf Paperbacks this season. " A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book An IRA/CBC Children's Choice A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.

Jenius: The Amazing Guinea Pig

Jenius: The Amazing Guinea Pig

Author: Dick King-Smith

Publisher:

Published: 1996-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780779266

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From the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, a tender tale of a young student and her clever pet.


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Download or read book Jenius: The Amazing Guinea Pig written by Dick King-Smith and published by . This book was released on 1996-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, a tender tale of a young student and her clever pet.

Martin's Mice

Martin's Mice

Author: Dick King-Smith

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1101938501

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"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)


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Download or read book Martin's Mice written by Dick King-Smith and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)

The Parent Agency

The Parent Agency

Author: David Baddiel

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 0062405438

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A boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl. Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better ones—and is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents. For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as he’s about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds… The Parent Agency is the first children’s book by British author and comedian David Baddiel, and it includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prize–winning artist Jim Field.


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Download or read book The Parent Agency written by David Baddiel and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy travels to an alternate world where kids get to choose their own parents in this zany, internationally bestselling adventure, which combines the be-careful-what-you-wish-for humor of The Chocolate Touch with the classic appeal of Roald Dahl. Barry Bennett is sick of his parents. They’re boring, they’re too strict, and it’s their fault his name is Barry. So he makes a wish for better ones—and is whisked away to the Parent Agency, where kids get to pick out their perfect parents. For Barry, this seems like a dream come true. But as he’s about to discover, choosing a new mom and dad isn’t as simple as it sounds… The Parent Agency is the first children’s book by British author and comedian David Baddiel, and it includes illustrations by Roald Dahl Funny Prize–winning artist Jim Field.

Mixed-Up Max

Mixed-Up Max

Author: Dick King

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780613083638

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The hedgehog family of Number 5A longs to reach the park across the road, but the busy street traffic makes it much too dangerous. Max solves the problem in this funny animal tale from the author of the popular bestseller Babe.


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Download or read book Mixed-Up Max written by Dick King and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hedgehog family of Number 5A longs to reach the park across the road, but the busy street traffic makes it much too dangerous. Max solves the problem in this funny animal tale from the author of the popular bestseller Babe.

The Invisible Dog

The Invisible Dog

Author: Dick King Smith

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2010-09-21

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0141332379

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The story of a girl who tries to satisfy her yearning for a dog by introducing an imaginary Great Dane called Henry to the house. Her wish comes true and she is allowed a real Henry - but there's more than a hint that old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, may have been involved.


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Download or read book The Invisible Dog written by Dick King Smith and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of a girl who tries to satisfy her yearning for a dog by introducing an imaginary Great Dane called Henry to the house. Her wish comes true and she is allowed a real Henry - but there's more than a hint that old Mrs Garrow, with her cackling laugh and black cat, may have been involved.

The Cuckoo Child

The Cuckoo Child

Author: Dick King-smith

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: 1999-07-15

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780786813513

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With the unknowing help of his pet geese, eight-year-old Jack Daw decides to raise an ostrich on his father's farm.


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Download or read book The Cuckoo Child written by Dick King-smith and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the unknowing help of his pet geese, eight-year-old Jack Daw decides to raise an ostrich on his father's farm.