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Babe: The Gallant Pig

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Fiction Classics Fantasy Young Adult

by Dick King-Smith, Maggie Kneen

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4.05 (11.2K ratings)
calendar_today 1983
description 130 pages

Babe: The Gallant Pig by Dick King-Smith, Maggie Kneen holds a highly rated rating of 4.05 out of 5, based on 11.2K reader ratings. First published in 1983. The book spans 130 pages.

About Babe: The Gallant Pig

Knopf is proud to present a handsome 20th-anniversary edition of Dick King-Smith’s bestselling novel that became an Academy Award–nominated movie. When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget’s thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops—until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling Farmer Hogget’s flock better than any sheepdog ever could. Babe is so good, in fact, that the farmer enters him into the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials. Will it take a miracle for Babe to win?Complete with the original text and stunningly reillustrated by acclaimed artist Maggie Kneen, this anniversary edition of Babe is perfect to introduce a new generation of readers to the magical story of a pig like no other.

Detail Value
Author Dick King-Smith, Maggie Kneen
Published 1983
Pages 130
Genres Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Young Adult
Average Rating 4.05 / 5.00
Total Ratings 11,229

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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11.2K ratings
With a rating of 4.05, Babe: The Gallant Pig is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs on par.

How It Compares

4.05
This Book
3.99
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Babe: The Gallant Pig?

Babe: The Gallant Pig is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy, Young Adult. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Babe: The Gallant Pig worth reading?

Based on 11.2K reader ratings, Babe: The Gallant Pig has an average score of 4.05 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Babe: The Gallant Pig?

Babe: The Gallant Pig has 130 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Babe: The Gallant Pig?

Babe: The Gallant Pig was written by Dick King-Smith, Maggie Kneen. It was first published in 1983.

What is the ISBN for Babe: The Gallant Pig?

The ISBN-13 for Babe: The Gallant Pig is 9780375829700.0.

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