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Spider Sparrow has always been different. Abandoned as an infant in a lambing pen and adopted by a kindly shepherd and his wife, Spider’s life is unusual from the start. As he grows, it becomes clear that he is not like other children: he can't walk, talk, or learn like them. But Spider has a gift: he can imitate perfectly the sounds of animals. The animals–and his community–love him for it.
For Spider, the world may be a difficult place, but he lives each day with joy and courage. And those who meet Spider will never forget him.
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Tom Sparrow is used to caring for orphan lambs, but he had never before stumbled upon a human baby--nor seen one as long and thin as the wailing bundle he discovers in his lambing pen one night. He and his wife Kathie had always wanted a child, but had given up years ago. When this little boy comes into their life, they are delighted to adopt him. As the years pass, John Joseph Sparrow earns the nickname "Spider" from his odd manner of crawling on disproportionately long limbs, proving to be a special boy who never says more than a few words. Because of Spider's peculiarities, the neighboring community is convinced he'll never amount to much. Instead, they come to appreciate Spider's unique talents for imitating and communicating with animals, his dedicated work as "crowstarver," his courageous, joyful approach to life, and his large heart. Young readers will cheer at Spider's successes, ache when he cries, and grin when he breaks into his customary lopsided smile.
Set in an English farming community before and during World War II, Spider Sparrow reflects Babe: The Gallant Pig author Dick King-Smith's own history as a veteran of that war and a farmer in Gloucestershire. The story of a boy who is different gaining the respect of a community threads through this vivid portrait of a particular time and place, rich in dialect and detail. (Glossary included.) (Ages 9 to 12) --Karin Snelson
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"Children will care deeply about Spider and share in his triumphs and tragedies. A heartwarming story, filled with memorable characters."—School Library Journal
"A poignant tale . . . resonant with natural beauties and pleasures."—Booklist
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- PublisherYearling
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0440416647
- ISBN 13 9780440416647
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages176
- IllustratorBailey Peter
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