King-Smith, Dick

Tod Golightly, a young highwayman, finds his fortune with the help of four loyal animal friends.

Tells where guinea pigs come from, shows how to take care of them, and gives information about some of the guinea pigs the author has owned.

Gertie the hen is appalled when her son Frank wants to swim with the ducks, but Jemima and her mother, the farmer's wife, make him a special outfit so that his dream can come true.

A piglet destined for eventual butchering arrives at the farmyard, is adopted by an old sheep dog, and discovers a special secret to success.

A mouse with an unusual name shares his musical gift with a widowed concert pianist.

A piglet destined for eventual butchering arrives at the farmyard, is adopted by an old sheep dog, and discovers a special secret to success.