Dick King-Smith
Dick King-Smith was an English writer of children's books, best known for The Sheep-Pig (1983), which was adapted into the movie Babe (1995).
Children's Author
March 27, 1922
January 04, 2011
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Ronald Gordon King-Smith OBE, commonly known as Dick King-Smith, was a renowned English author of children’s literature. He gained widespread recognition for his 1983 novel “The Sheep-Pig,” which later served as the basis for the successful 1995 film “Babe.” Among his other notable works are “The Water Horse,” “The Fox Busters,” “Lady Lollipop,” and “The Queen’s Nose.” Drawing from his background as a farmer and experience raising animals, King-Smith infused his stories with authentic details. In recognition of his contributions to literature, he received an Honorary Master of Education degree from the University of the West of England and was named Children’s Author of the Year at the 1991 British Book Awards. King-Smith passed away in 2011 at the age of eighty-eight.