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Babe: The Gallant Pig

Dick King-Smith
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Babe: The Gallant Pig

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005

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Dick King-Smith

Babe: The Gallant Pig

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hogget Farm • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

980L

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Super Short Summary

Babe: The Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith follows a piglet named Babe who is taken in by a farmer. Showing an unusual talent for herding sheep, Babe learns to bridge the communication gap between species. Through kindness and courage, Babe embarks on a journey, demonstrating that anyone can achieve greatness, regardless of their origins.

Heartwarming

Inspirational

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.4

16,492 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Babe: The Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith is celebrated for its charming storytelling and compelling animal characters, delighting readers with its humor and heartwarming themes of friendship and perseverance. Some critique its simplicity, perceiving it as more appealing to younger audiences. Nonetheless, its positive message and engaging narrative continue to resonate across generations.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Babe: The Gallant Pig?

Readers who cherish heartwarming animal tales would delight in Babe: The Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith. Fans of Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little will appreciate its charming farm setting and themes of friendship and bravery. Ideal for young readers who enjoy endearing characters and gentle humor.

4.4

16,492 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

130

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Hogget Farm • 1980s

Topic
Publication Year

2005

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

980L

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