Dick King-Smith has 9 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 9 narrators, with an average listener rating of 4.8★ across 13 ratings. The most-rated is The Water Horse.
The Water Horse
Summary
When eight-year-old Kirstie brings home a strange egg from the Scottish shore, her family never expects it to hatch. But the next day, Kirstie discovers a baby sea monster swimming in her bathtub! Part horse, part toad, part turtle, and part crocodile, he's the oddest-looking creature Kirstie's family has ever seen. Only Kirstie's grandfather knows what the beastie really is: a Water Horse! This lovable creature is the perfect pet. The only trouble is, he can't stop growing. He gets bigger. And Bigger. And BIGGER. Before long, he's outgrown every loch in sight. Will they ever find a home that's large enough for their Water Horse? A magical retelling of the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, The Water Horse is a timeless tale that will delight children of all ages. A major feature film, starring Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin, and David Morrissey, has now been inspired by this book.
©1990 Foxbusters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
The Sheep-Pig
Summary
When Babe, the little orphaned piglet, is won at a fair by Farmer Hogget, he is adopted by Fly, the kind-hearted sheep-dog. Babe is determined to learn everything he can from Fly. He knows he can't be a sheep-dog. But maybe, just maybe, he might be a sheep-pig.
©1983 ©1983 Dick King-Smith (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Harry's Mad
Summary
Harry Holdsworth had never heard of his Great-Uncle George until he inherited the old man’s most cherished possession: an African Grey parrot named Madison. Harry’s first reaction was one of dismay. Who wants a big pet bird – one that could live for another 40 years? But when Mad introduces himself in perfect American, Harry discovers he has found a friend – and more. For Mad is an ace at board games and crosswords, a fund of useful information, and even Harry’s homework improves under Mad’s tuition. Soon, the whole family are wondering what they ever did without him. Unfortunately, they are soon to be reminded!
©1984 Dick King-Smith (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
The Witch of Blackberry Bottom
Summary
Down in Blackberry Bottom lives Miss Slade, a strange – and rather dirty – old lady. The village children think she's a witch. But Patsy and Jim like her and her six dogs, her donkey and other assorted animals. Miss Slade may not be a witch, but she's not what she seems.
©1999 Fox Busters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
The Toby Man
Summary
Stand and deliver! Young Tod Golightly is off to find fame and fortune as a highwayman, with help from his four unlikely accomplices: Matilda the wise old donkey, Digby the mastiff, Loudmouth the magpie, and a strong-smelling ferret called Evil. A daring robbery makes Tod the terror of the Great West Road, but the Bow Street Runners are hot on his trail...
©1989 Fox Busters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
All Because of Jackson
Summary
Mary's little brother, Billy, seems perfectly normal, until one moonlit evening Mary finds him floating above his bed. From then on, whenever the full moon rises, Billy the Bird flies up, up, and away and home again! In the second story, Jackson is a rabbit with a dream. He spends his days watching the tall sailing ships coming and longs to go to sea, too. So one day Jackson stows away on the Atalanta.
©1995 Foxbusters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
The School Mouse
Summary
Flora was born on the first day of term in the new school year, which might be why she's a very special mouse indeed – a mouse who has taught herself to read! Flora lives in a classroom, and is determined to learn all sorts of things that no mouse has ever learned before. Her family is horrified at first, but then Flora's reading saves their lives.
©1994 Fox Busters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
Babe, The Sheep-Pig
Summary
Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair. It should fatten up nicely. However Fly, the sheep-dog trains Babe, the piglet, to herd sheep, making Babe an indispensable sheep-pig.
©1983 Dick King-Smith (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd.
The Queen's Nose
Summary
A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of Dick King-Smith’s enchanting children’s story about Harmony Parker and her magical 50p coin. Harmony Parker is 10 years old and loves animals. She longs for a pet of her very own, but her parents won’t allow it. All she can do is keep hoping, dreaming and wishing. Then Uncle Ginger comes to visit from India. He and Harmony become friends, and he gives her a very special present. Not a puppy but something even better: a magical 50 pence piece with the power to grant seven wishes. All she has to do is rub the point of the coin opposite the Queen’s nose. Harmony starts wishing right away and is soon the proud owner of some of the things she wants most in the world. But she discovers that you have to be careful what you wish for, as the Queen’s nose doesn’t always grant wishes in quite the way you might expect.... This fantastic tale from the best-selling author of Babe, The Sheep-Pig stars Lauren Mote as Harmony and Rupert Graves as Uncle Ginger. Cast Harmony...Lauren Mote Uncle Ginger...Rupert Graves Mr Parker...Richard Lumsden Mrs Parker...Matilda Ziegler Melody...Holly Bodimeade Postman/Mr Sharkey...Richard Fitzsymons Traffic Warden/News Anchor...Miche Docherty Kevin Rhys Dunlop Reporter...Julia Paul Dramatised by Elizabeth Kuti Produced and directed by Heather Larmour
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