Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 18 (1984) Winner
Ronald Gordon King-Smith
ロナルド・ゴードン・キング＝スミス
Ronarudo Gōdon Kingu-Sumisu
Aliases:
Dick King-Smith
Pen Names:
Dick King-Smith（Pen name for writing novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1922-03-27 （Bitton, Gloucestershire, England）
- Died
- 2011-01-04 （Bath, Somerset, England） age 88
- Nationality
- British, English
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Bitton, Gloucestershire → West Country → Farmborough → Near Bath, Somerset
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Teacher, Farmer, Soldier
- Active Years
- 1978-2007
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaudesert Park School | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Marlborough College | — | — | — | — | United Kingdom |
Beaudesert Park School
Country:
United Kingdom
Attended as a child
Marlborough College
Country:
United Kingdom
Public school
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Guardian Children's Fiction Prize | The Sheep-Pig | — | The Guardian | 受賞 |
| 1999 | Honorary Master of Education | — | — | University of the West of England | 授与 |
| 2010 | Order of the British Empire (OBE) | — | — | British Government | 授与 |
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
1984
Work:
The Sheep-Pig
Organization:
The Guardian
Result:
受賞
Honorary Master of Education
1999
Organization:
University of the West of England
Result:
授与
Order of the British Empire (OBE)
2010
Organization:
British Government
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
2 appearances
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Edition 12 (1996) Bronze Prize
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Edition 14 (1998) Bronze Prize
Works
Major Works
The Sheep-Pig
1983 Children's novelThe story of Babe, a pig who dreams of herding sheep. Depicts friendship and growth among farm animals.
Animal perspectiveFriendshipFarm lifePerseverance
Adaptations
- [Film] Babe / Chris Noonan (1995)
- [Film] Babe: Pig in the City / George Miller (1998)
Translations
- Translated into 15 languages
Bibliography
- The Fox Busters
- Daggie Dogfoot
- Magnus Powermouse
- The Queen's Nose
- The Sheep-Pig
- Harry's Mad
Adaptations
- Babe (1995 film)
- The Queen's Nose (1995-2003 TV series)
- Harry's Mad (1993-1996 TV series)
- Foxbusters (1999-2000 TV series)
- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007 film)
Translations of Works
- The Sheep-Pig translated to 15 languages
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Humorous narrativeAnthropomorphism of animalsSimple and engaging styleCaptivating storytelling for children
- Recurring Motifs
- Intelligent animalsFarm or rural lifeBonds between humans and animalsAdventure and growth
Health
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Grenade shrapnel wounds and cerebral embolism1944年Sustained severe injuries leading to discharge from the army in 1946. Near-fatal.
Legacy
Prolific British children's author with over 100 books. Best known for The Sheep-Pig, adapted into the hit film Babe, bringing international fame. Renowned for warm, humorous stories featuring animals.
In Popular Culture
- Famous in popular culture as the author of the Babe film series
Trivia
- Met first wife Myrle on Christmas Day at age 14
- Served in Grenadier Guards in WWII, seriously wounded in Italy
- Farmer for 20 years before becoming a teacher
- Deep affection for farm animals reflected in his works