A young girl named Penelope lives on a farm and encounters a peculiar pig named Lady Lollipop.
Author
Dick King-Smith
81 books in the catalog
Dick King-Smith has 81 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly humor, children's fiction and farm life. The titles we've reviewed span 1978 to 2015.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 8–16, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
The Robinson family, a group of resourceful mice, builds a new life in the wilderness.
A young farm boy named Pip is tasked with caring for a difficult and demanding pig, leading to unexpected adventures.
A humorous tale about a boy who finds a talking, hairy creature named Hezekiah.
Titus, a young boy, discovers he has a talent for commanding animals and uses his abilities to rule his village.
A lonely boy discovers a merman and forms an unlikely friendship.
A young boy named Godhanger lives in a village and experiences life and adventure.
A young boy named Tom is sent to live with his aunt and uncle on a farm, where he befriends a pig named Sophie.
A boy named Jenius discovers he has a remarkable talent for inventing, leading him on a series of whimsical and often chaotic adventures.
A young hedgehog named Reginald struggles to cross a busy road, facing danger and finding unexpected help.
A young girl named Emily discovers her legs have the ability to grow incredibly long, leading to fantastical adventures.
A young boy inherits a farm and discovers his animals can talk, leading to humorous and chaotic situations.
A young pig named Percy dreams of flying and embarks on a humorous adventure to achieve his goal, encountering various farm animals.
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A young boy named Billy finds a dinosaur egg that hatches, leading to chaotic and humorous adventures.
Sophie the piglet experiences a day of adventure and learning on the farm.
A lonely old woman named Mrs. Higgins finds companionship and purpose through her love for cats.
A determined snail named Sheldon embarks on a perilous journey across a garden to find a legendary giant lettuce.
A young boy named Binnie experiences life and learns about himself through various humorous and poignant situations.
A young boy named Aristotle adopts a pig and learns about life, love, and loss on his grandfather's farm.
A clever young pig named Lollipop uses her wit to outsmart a greedy farmer.
A poor boy finds a goose that lays golden eggs, leading to both fortune and unexpected challenges.
Titus, a young boy, is determined to prove himself and overcome challenges, often with the help of his loyal dog, Barnaby.
This humorous story follows a young boy who is sent to live with his eccentric aunt and uncle and their unusual farm.
A boy discovers a pair of magic slippers that allow him to travel to different places and have fantastical adventures.
Frank the pig is tired of being a pig and decides to become a chicken, leading to humorous misunderstandings.
Billy, a young bird, faces challenges and learns about life and friendship as he grows and explores the world.
This story features a young boy named Sparrow who is adopted by a family of sparrows and learns about their world.
Charlie Muffin, a small mouse, embarks on an adventure and experiences a miraculous event.
This humorous story follows a pig named Triffic and his adventures.
A young boy named Barnaby is fascinated by apes and dreams of having one as a pet.
A young boy named Barnaby raises a flock of crows, teaching them to help him protect his crops from predators.
A young boy named Pip adopts a puppy and learns about responsibility and love.
A young boy named Pip inherits a piglet named Percy, who turns out to be an extraordinary pig with a talent for predicting the weather.
A collection of humorous and heartwarming short stories featuring a variety of animals and their unique personalities.
A young girl named Sadie experiences life on a farm and learns about animals and nature. The story is told from her perspective.
A young boy named Smasher discovers a talent for playing football and overcomes challenges to succeed.
Two siblings, Hogsel and Gruntel, embark on an adventure that involves a magical object and a quest.
A young girl named Sophie and her talking pig, Dick, have further adventures, encountering eccentric characters and humorous situations.
Henry Pond, a young boy with a passion for poetry, navigates school and life with his unique perspective.
A lonely stray dog named Pip finds a new home and learns about love and belonging with a kind family.
A clever duck named Ferdinand uses his intelligence to outwit humans and other animals, ultimately finding a safe and happy home.
A young boy's life is changed when he adopts a mischievous but lovable stray dog.
Sophie, a young girl, has many adventures with her animal friends on a farm.
A young boy invents a machine that can destroy anything, leading to humorous chaos and a lesson about responsibility.
A young girl named Harriet befriends a hare and learns about nature and responsibility.
A young boy named Warlock Watson discovers he has magical abilities and gets into humorous, often chaotic, situations.
A young girl named Sophie experiences a series of fortunate events and unexpected luck, leading to humorous and heartwarming situations.
Sophie, a young girl, navigates everyday life and learns about the world around her with her family and friends.
A young boy named Thomas is tasked with making a horse pie, leading to humorous and unexpected situations.
A mouse named Mildred celebrates her birthday with a special party and a surprise guest.
A young mouse named Barnaby lives in a school and experiences adventures while trying to avoid being discovered by humans.
A farmer's wife tells a cautionary tale about a creature that eats fingers, warning children to behave.
Three identical triplets, each with a distinct personality, cause chaos and confusion when they switch places at their farm home.
Sophie, a young girl, experiences life on a farm and learns about horses and responsibility.
A farmer's wife creates a creature that is half-swan and half-goose, which becomes a unique and beloved pet on their farm.
A young boy named Billy discovers a mysterious invisible dog that helps him in various situations.
A young girl named Sophie experiences life and learns about the world around her as she turns six years old.
A lonely boy finds a mysterious egg that hatches into a water horse, leading to adventures and secrets.
A young girl named Polly lives on a farm and dreams of becoming a singer. She faces challenges and finds her voice through music and the support of her family.
A young boy named Arthur inherits a pig named Lady Daisy, who turns out to be an extraordinary animal.
A lonely boy named Thomas discovers a mysterious child who seems to be a cuckoo child, leading to unusual circumstances.
A lonely boy adopts a stray dog, and together they form a strong bond and embark on adventures.
Ace, a pig with exceptional intelligence, becomes a vital member of the family and helps them in unexpected ways.
A young boy named Paddy finds a magical pot that grants wishes, leading to humorous situations.
A young boy named Timmy finds a dodo bird that has somehow survived extinction and brings it back to his farm. They have various adventures together on the farm.
A young boy named George discovers he can understand and talk to animals, leading to adventures.
A young girl named Sophie finds a lost snail and cares for it, learning about responsibility and the natural world.
A boy named Martin discovers a family of mice living in his house and forms a bond with them.
A determined pig named Babe dreams of becoming a sheepdog and proves her worth on the farm.
A young pig named Dumpling dreams of becoming a chef and faces challenges in the culinary world.
A boy named Noah has a brother who is a talking pig with a unique perspective on life.
A young boy discovers he has psychic abilities and must learn to control them.
Yob is a young boy who lives on a farm and has a unique relationship with animals. He experiences adventures and learns about life on the farm.
A humorous story about a pig named Saddlebottom who dreams of becoming a racehorse and the challenges he faces.
A boy named Fred discovers he has the power to control lightning and uses it to help his village.
This humorous story follows a young boy who becomes the apprentice to a village butcher, dealing with the realities of the trade.
A young girl discovers she can talk to animals after a magical encounter with a queen's nose.
A young farmer adopts a piglet, Babe, who proves to be an intelligent and capable sheep-herder.
A young pig named Daggie navigates the challenges of farm life and learns about friendship.
A group of farm animals, led by a clever fox named Barnaby, decide to leave their farm and seek a better life. They face numerous challenges and adventures on their journey.
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