Dick King-Smith

About Dick King-Smith

Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children’s books.

He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.

Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Sheep Pig, which became a major film and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Dick lives with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.

Interviews

• Interview with Dick King-Smith

By Dick King-Smith

Awards

Dick has won many awards including The Guardian Fiction Award 1984 for The Sheep Pig, the Children’s Author of The Year 1992 and The Children’s Book Award 1995 for Harriet The Hare.