迪克·金·史密斯 - 人物作品
迪克·金-史密斯著名作品有《小猪宝贝》(Babe)、《尼斯湖怪·深水传说》(The Water Horse)、《隐形狗》(The Invisible Dog)和《哈丽特的野兔》(Harriet's Hare)。
其中， 《小猪宝贝》1995年被翻拍成动画电影，让迪克·金-史密斯在电影界一举成名，1998年环球影业根据迪克·金-史密斯的小说，推出续集《小猪进城》(Babe: Pig in the City)，2007年，他的《尼斯湖怪·深水传说》也被索尼影业搬上银幕
介绍如下：
Sophie's Snail (1988)
From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Four-year-old Sophie is very fond of animals. In fact, her life's ambition is to become a lady farmer, as she explains to her family in great detail, including the names of the cow, hens, pony, and spotted pig she plans to buy when she saves enough "munny." In the meantime, she is honing her skills by keeping flocks and herds of wood lice, earwigs, and her favorite animals--snails. In this wonderful, easy reading, first chapter book, King-Smith introduces a determined and quite special heroine who will capture the hearts of all who come to know her. Her humorous antics, her dealings with her rambunctious six-year-old twin brothers, and her unique philosophies of life all ring pure and true and will leave their mark on readers. Minter-Kemp's numerous black-and-white line drawings capture the family's warmth and highlight the fun. For those children with an appreciation for the small wonders in life, add Sophie to your lists.
-Luann Toth, "School Library Journal"
Sophie's Tom (1991)
From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 1-- The strong-willed, five-year-old, first introduced in Sophie's Snail (Delacorte, 1989), now faces her first year at school. Still intent on being a farmer, she continues her insect herds, but also decides she'd like to have a pet. She befriends a stray cat, whom she she calls her Tom, and manages to move him into the house despite her father's protests. King-Smith does know his cats, and Tom will also move right into many readers' hearts. The author also knows just how cats communicate, which makes Tom very easy to understand. Unfortunately, the book isn't always easy to understand due to the use of a few awkward Briticisms. Fortunately, the format is a real improvement over the first book. The print size has been greatly enlarged. Parkins has done bold ink sketches that are dramatic, lively, and striking through the use of contrast. They really show the characters' personalities. And personality is one thing Sophie is not lacking. She's a tough little girl who doesn't believe in tears. The likable heroine may remind readers of Ramona at times, but King-Smith's onlooker's point of view and tongue-in-cheek tone are not as appealing as Cleary's light, sure finger on the pulse of childhood. Since the main character is so young, the book may serve as an entertaining read-aloud rather than a selection for newly independent readers. Pleasant, though nonessential, fare. --Susannah Price, Boise Public Li brary, ID
Sophie Hits Six (1991)
From School Library Journal Grade 1-3-In the third book about Sophie and her suburban British family, the six-year-old, determined would-be farmer, raises a kitten, gets a rabbit from a beloved great-great aunt, and attends her first livestock show. The probably already dated references to royalty, Diana as "queen someday" and a pun on "Furgie," will go right by the intended audience. As usual, King-Smith creates a strong central character, tells the story with humor, and gives animal lovers plenty to enjoy. Large print, short vignettes set off with plenty of white space, and Parkins's frequent black-line drawings give this novel an inviting look. A solid choice for readers who are making the transistion to longer books.
Susan Hepler, Alexandria City Public Schools, VA
Sophie in the Saddle (1993)
From School Library Journal Grade 1-4-The fourth book about the doings of the indomitable little girl who most recently appeared in Sophie Hits Six (Candlewick, 1993). Here, she housebreaks Puddle, her puppy; learns to swim; and, during her family's holiday on the Cornish seaside, learns to ride horseback. She proves to be a natural rider and is sad to have to stop until next summer-lessons at home are too expensive. Luckily Aunt Al, as usual, comes to the rescue. Sophie is an unintentionally funny child. Her mispronunciations and confused words ("amateur" for "immature") are the source of much of the book's humor. Readers never really get inside her head as they do with such young protagonists as Cleary's Ramona or Hurwitz's Russell. Rather, they see Sophie from the viewpoint of an older, more sophisticated person who is amused by the six-year-old's naivete. Parkins's illustrations capture the girl's resolute, no-nonsense personality well. Sophie's many fans will enjoy these well-told adventures, which are just right for beginning chapter-book readers.
Louise L. Sherman, Anna C. Scott School, Leonia, NJ
Sophie Is Seven (1994)
From Booklist Gr. 2^-4. Think of Sophie as a slightly plump, more determined, British Ramona. In her fourth appearance, Sophie, now nearly seven, is still fixed on owning a farm and farm animals, but she's also headed for riding lessons. The lessons actually arrive late in the book, after readers have followed Sophie through a classroom unit on farm life and numerous fund-raising ventures. Her trenchant discussion of cows, udders, and "you have to have a bull" is memorable. Neither Sophie's personality nor King-Smith's prose are fluffy or fussy; everything seems just right. Fans of the previous books will be well pleased. Mary Harris Veeder --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Sophie's Lucky (1995)
From School Library Journal Grade 2-4?Sophie loves animals and hopes to be a "lady farmer" one day. Even though she is given riding lessons, her family cannot afford to buy her a horse of her own. In this sixth and final entry in the series, she turns eight and travels with her family to Scotland to stay with her favorite relative, great-great-aunt Al, on her farm. While there, Sophie meets the neighbor's pony, Lucky, with predictable results. How she comes to realize her fondest dream is told in simple, deft prose. King-Smith has drawn a delightful portrait of a youngster with a determined and direct manner and a warm heart. Chapters are short and the print large, making this title a good choice for early chapter book readers. It would also be an excellent read-aloud. Parkins's black-and-white illustrations are unerringly perfect in their depictions of Sophie and her animals. A quality endeavor on all counts.?Judith Constantinides, East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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