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Henry Pond the Poet

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Henry Pond the Poet
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Victor Ambrus
SeriesLittle Gems
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 126
ISBN/Barcode 9781781125908
ClassificationsDewey:823.914
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Illustrations 20 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Barrington Stoke Ltd
Imprint Barrington Stoke Ltd
Publication Date 3 March 2017
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Henry Pond is a toad who is also a poet. His gift is an uncommon one, his poems sweep the prize table at the Eistoadfod and he has many adoring fans. Sadly, that's not enough to win the heart of Victoria Garden-Pool, whose affections lie with Larry Lake. And so Henry Pond must be more than a poet - he must become a toad of action too. Will his derring-do and rhyming prowess be enough to persuade Victoria to be his love?

Author Biography

After serving as a soldier in World War II, Dick King-Smith became a farmer and then a teacher of English. His first book, The Fox Busters, was published in 1978 and he went on to become one of the most prolific English writers for children. He is best known for The Sheep-Pig, which was adapted into the movie Babe in 1995, and won the 1984 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. He was awarded an Honorary Master of Education degree and appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours. He passed away in 2011.

Reviews

"The story, and Henry's poetry, will have children giggling, while the descriptions of toad life are full of real natural history" -- LoveReading4Kids "Once again Dick King-Smith demonstrates his ability to create real literature for newly independent readers" -- Books for Keeps