Paddy's Pot of Gold - Hardcover

King-Smith, Dick

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ISBN 10: 0517581361 ISBN 13: 9780517581360

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1992

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Brigid enjoys making friends with Paddy the leprechaun and wonders if he has a pot of gold

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About the Author:

Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books. Dick wrote mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites. He enjoyed writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does. Among his well-loved books are Babe: The Gallant Pig, which was made into a major motion picture and was nominated for an Academy Award.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Early in the morning of her eighth birthday, Brigid discovers Patrick Victorious Wellington Right-Handed O'Reilly in the family carrot patch, and the fun begins. Paddy delightfully fulfills some of readers' expectations about leprechauns (pipe smoking and whiskey drinking among them), while exposing others as complete blarney (for example, no self-respecting lep wears black boots with big silver buckles--at least not in this century!). The gregarious creature can communicate with the animals, opening a whole new world for Brigid and enabling her to become an invaluable advisor to her father as to the complaints, illnesses, etc. of the livestock. As winter progresses, Paddy begins to feel the weight of his 174 years; when he dies, he is lovingly mourned by a heartbroken Brigid. His final words are in the form of a riddle, leading Brigid to a trunk of antique gold coins. King-Smith has created a friendship of such true devotion that it seems the only possible ending. Several factors unite to make this early chapter book irresistible. The scene is masterfully set, from the beauty of the predawn Irish farm to the details of Brigid's birthday breakfast. Combine that with a magical friend, a chance to talk to animals, the threat of some crafty foxes, and the lure of hidden gold for a surefire winner. Don't relegate it to St. Patrick's Day alone. --Lisa S. Murphy, Dauphin County Library System, Harrisburg, PA
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