The Sheep-pig by Dick King-Smith

The Sheep-pig

Dick King-Smith

160 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The Sheep-pig is one of Dick King-Smith's most famous tales. It shot to further fame when the film adaptation, Babe, was released in 1995. 'Why can't I learn to be a Sheep-Pig?' When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hog...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 90%
inspiring 63%
funny 54%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 18%
relaxing 18%
reflective 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.87

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