Small, but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer
when she grows up. Sophies fond of most creatures especially little ones
like snails but theres one she cannot stand: her prissy new neighbour Dawn!
About the Author.
Dick King-Smith is one of the worlds favourite childrens book authors. His
titles for Walker include the much-loved Sophie books, and his book The
Sheep-Pig was turned into an Oscar-winning Hollywood film, Babe. Dick lives
in Bristol. David Parkins has illustrated a number of childrens books,
including Webster J. Duck and Prowlpuss (shortlisted for the 1994 Kurt
Maschler Award and the 1995 Smarties Book Prize). He lives in Lincolnshire.