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Thursday, 6 January 2011


Babe author Dick King-Smith dies

Babe author Dick King-Smith dies

Children's author Dick King-Smith, author of Babe The Sheep Pig has very sadly died. 

Children's author Dick King-Smith very sadly passed away on Monday January 4th 2011.

The author of Sheep-Pig (Babe), The Hodge-heg, The Mouse Family Robinson and The Fox Busters died in his sleep age 88.

The author who was farmer for 20 years before becoming a school teacher, had been sick for many years before he died.

Dick King-Smith was appointed an OBE for services to children's literature last year.

 

 





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  • Steph22 (Age 13) wrote on Thursday, 6 January 2011 @ 19:18

    i loved his books poor him :(

  • sneha (Age 12) wrote on Thursday, 6 January 2011 @ 21:17

    d**k King Smith was a very good author. That is some sad news!

  • LionLover (Age 11) wrote on Friday, 7 January 2011 @ 17:01

    I love his book, George Speaks. Poor guy!

  • Mirri04 (Age 13) wrote on Friday, 7 January 2011 @ 17:36

    R.I.P Mr James,I will miss you,and I loved your books:(

  • seablue11 (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 12 March 2011 @ 16:35

    oohhhh I had no idea love his books R.I.P

  • seablue11 (Age 11) wrote on Saturday, 12 March 2011 @ 16:36

    ohhhhhhh I had no idea love his books R.I.P.