Babe creator, Dick King-Smith dies

Sad news.  Dick King-Smith, author of "The Sheep Pig" (aka "Babe the Gallant Pig" passed away on January 4th at the age of 88. He didn't have his first book published until he was 56 which will be very encouraging to those thinking of a second careers as writers.  Not only did he get a late writing start, but he was like the energizer bunny.  He just kept going!  At the time of his death, a few days ago, he had written more than 130 books.  

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