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Henry Pond the Poet
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Henry Pond the Poet
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dick King-Smith
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Illustrated by Victor Ambrus
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Series | Little Gems |
Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:96 | Dimensions(mm): Height 168,Width 126 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781781125908
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Classifications | Dewey:823.914 |
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Illustrations |
20 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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Imprint |
Barrington Stoke Ltd
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Publication Date |
3 March 2017 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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