Babe
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1983 · Est. 3 hour read

Babe

Written by Dick King-Smith · Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi

A pig surprises everyone by excelling in a sheepdog competition.

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115 pages· 17,253 words· Est. 3 hour read· 980L
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Bookroo's summary

Babe, a pig with an unexpected talent, arrives at Hogget Farm, where Mrs. Hogget dreams of bacon. But Babe's knack for herding sheep astonishes Farmer Hogget, who enters him in the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials. As the farm scoffs, Babe must prove that a pig can indeed be a champion. Will Babe's unique skills win over the doubters and redefine what it means to be a sheepdog? This charming tale of courage and belief will warm your heart and challenge your expectations.

From the publisher

Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the “Knopf Paperbacks” line.”An animal fantasy which will inevitably becompared to “Charlotte’s Web.”..Combines a robust pleasue in the smell andfeel of rural surroundings with a humorous affection for all livingcreatures…a splendid book.” “The Horn Book,” starred reviewAn ALA Notable BookA “Boston Globe-Horn Book” Honor BookA “Horn Book” Fanfare Honor BookAn IRA/CBC Children’s ChoiceAn NCTE Teachers’ Choice

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1985)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
115
Words
17,253
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
980L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~W
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
205
Publication
Published
July 18, 1995
First published
January 1, 1983
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679873938
LCCN
84011429
OCLC
47090304

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