The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
Ages 6–10
The Sheep-Pig
Dick King-Smith
For readers interested in kindness, perseverance and courage, compare The Sheep-Pig by Dick King-Smith. It is a chapter book for children aged 6 to 10.
Chapter Book1983
Chapter Book · ages 5–8
The Hodgeheg
The Hodgeheg, a chapter book by Dick King-Smith, is selected for children aged 5 to 8. Compare it with other books exploring courage, family and perseverance.
FormatChapter Book
First published1987
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The Hodgeheg sits in this library as a chapter book with a clear age fit and memorable themes. For families browsing by age, it belongs with books for children aged 5 to 8; for families browsing by values, it connects especially well with courage, family and perseverance.
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