KING-SMITH, Dick

KING-SMITH, Dick. British, b. 1922. Genres: Children's fiction. Career: Freelance writer, 1982-; served in the Grenadier Guards, 1941-46; farmer in Gloucestershire, 1947-67; Farmborough Primary School, Bath, teacher, 1975-82. Publications: The Fox Busters, 1978; Daggie Dogfoot, 1980, in US as Pigs Might Fly, 1982; The Mouse Butcher, 1981; Magnus Powermouse, 1982; The Queen's Nose, 1983; The Sheep-Pig, 1983, in US as The Gallant Pig, 1985; Harry's Mad, 1984; Lightning Fred, 1985; Saddlebottom, 1985; Noah's Brother, 1986; Dumpling, 1986; Yob, 1986; Pets for Keeps, 1986; E.S.P., 1986; H. Prince, 1986; The Hodgeheg, 1987; Friends and Brothers, 1987; Farmer Bungle Forgets, 1987; Cuckoobush Farm, 1987; Tumbleweed, 1987; Country Watch, 1987; Town Watch, 1987; Water Watch, 1988; George Speaks, 1988; Emily's Legs, 1988; The Jenius, 1988; Sophie's Snail, 1988; Martin's Mice, 1988; The Tobyman, 1989; The Trouble with Edward, 1989; Henry Pond the Poet, 1989; Dodos Are Forever, 1989; Jungle Jingles, 1990; The Water Horse, 1990; The Jolly Witch, 1990; The Wistling Piglet, 1990; Paddy's Pot of Gold, 1990; Ace, 1990; Alphabeasts, 1990; The Cuckoo Child, 1991; Sophies Tom, 1991; Find the White Horse, 1991; Horace and Maurice, 1991; Pretty Polly, 1992; Lady Daisy, 1992; The Ghost at Codlin Castle, 1992; The Animal Parade, 1992; The Topsy Turvy Story Book, 1992; The Finger-Eater, 1992; Blessu and Dumpling, 1992; Farm Tales, 1992; The Triffic Pig Book, 1992; The Guard Dog, 1992; All Pigs Are Beautiful, 1993; The Merry Thought, 1993; Dragon Boy, 1993; Horse Pie, 1993; The Invisible Dog, 1993; A Narrow Squeek and Other Animal Stories, 1993; Sophie Hits Six, 1993; The Swoose, 1994; Sophie in the Saddle, 1994; The School-mouse, 1994; Connie and Rollo, 1994; Harriet's Hare, 1994; Mr. Potter's Pet, 1994; The Excitement of Being Ernest, 1994; Clever Duck, 1996; Dirty Gertie Macintosh, 1996; Hogsel and Gruntel, 1996; The Stray, 1996; Dick King-Smith's Animal Friends, 1996; Treasure Trove, 1996; The Sheep-Pig, 1997; Thinderella and Other Topsy Turvy Stories, 1997; Mixed-Up Max, 1997; A Mouse Called Wolf, 1997; The Spotty Pig, 1997; Huge Red Riding Hood and Other Stories, 1997; Puppy Love, 1997; Smasher, 1997; The Merman, 1997; Mr Ape, 1998; How Green Was My Mouse, 1998; Animal Stories, 1998; Babe, 1998; Godhanger, 1999; The Witch of Blackberry Bottom, 1999; The Crowstarver, 1999; Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse, 1999; The Roundhill, 2000; Lady Lollipop, 2000; Billy the Bird, 2000; Spider Sparrow, 2000; The Mysterious Miss Slade, 2000; Funny Frank, 2001; Chewing the Cud, 2001; Titus Rules!, 2003; (with C. Pillo) Traffic, 2003; Nine Lives of Aristotle, 2003; Clever Lollipop, 2003; Golden Goose, 2005.