Sophie's Lucky

by Dick King-Smith

Published 18 September 1995

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be!

From the beloved author of Babe comes the last of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie would love to have a pony, but she doesn’t think she’ll ever be that lucky. She does get a lucky break, though, when Great Aunt Al invites her to Scotland! This charming, funny story beautifully captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh, contemporary look by a talented artist.


The Sophie Stories

by Dick King-Smith

Published 31 March 2002
Sophie is small, but very determined. She loves animals and she wants to be a farmer when she grows up. Her best friend is Great-great-aunt Al from Scotland, who looks a bit like a bird, and her worst enemy is a girl called Dawn. She'd love to have a pony, but doesn't think she'll ever be that lucky. She does meet a nice one though, while on holiday at the seaside, where she also makes friends with a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig! Follow Sophie's adventures in these six galloping stories, collected in a desirable slipcase.

Sophie Is Seven

by Dick King-Smith

Published 20 October 1994

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be!

From the beloved author of Babe comes the fourth of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. In this book Sophie visits a farm, makes a big impression at the school concert, celebrates her seventh birthday and starts riding lessons. This charming, funny story beautifully captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh, contemporary look by a talented artist.


Sophie in the Saddle

by Dick King-Smith

Published 14 October 1993

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be!

From the beloved author of Babe comes the fifth of six stories about Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, the inimitable Sophie, re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. In this book Sophie gets a dog that she calls "Puddle", makes friends with a Vietnamese pot-bellied pig and has her first ride on a pony! This charming, funny story beautifully captures the dynamics of family life and has been given a fresh, contemporary look by a talented artist.


From the beloved author of Babe come three more adventures from feisty farmer-to-be Sophie. Now whimsically re-imagined by the perceptive paintbrush of award-winning illustrator Hannah Shaw. In this book Sophie visits the farm, learns to ride a pony AND gets to visit Great Aunt Al in the Scottish Highlands! Sophie always makes a big impression, and these stories beautifully capture the dynamics of family life. Timeless adventures with a fresh, contemporary feel.

Sophie's Tom

by Dick King-Smith

Published 25 April 1991
Befriending a stray cat helps a very determined five-year old adjust to school, learn about friends, and pursue her dream of one day becoming a farmer. A sequel to "Sophie's Snail."

Sophie's Adventures

by Dick King-Smith

Published 1 July 1996

Small but very determined, Sophie is everyone's favourite farmer-to-be! A bind-up of three classic stories for young readers by the beloved author of Babe.

The inimitable Sophie is Dick King-Smith's most adored (human!) character, beautifully re-imagined twenty years later by the witty, perceptive paintbrush of the award-winning Hannah Shaw. Sophie loves animals of all kinds, but how will she grow up to be a farmer if she is not allowed any of her own? She goes looking for creatures to keep in her menagerie, but all she seems to find is trouble - yikes! And there is one pest she certainly doesn't want around: her prissy new neighbour, Dawn...


Sophies Snail

by Dick King-Smith

Published 27 October 1988
Follows the humorous adventures of four-year-old Sophie as she pursues her dream of becoming a farmer.

Sophie Hits Six

by Dick King-Smith

Published 3 October 1991
Small, but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. In this book Sophie gets some new animals - including four kittens - finds a farming friend and enters the sporting arena!