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True Stories You'll Never Forget: True Animal Stories

By Clive Gifford
Series: True Stories You'll Never Forget
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Meet the animal all-stars who barked, purred, oinked and galloped their way into the history books! These true stories are packed with daring rescues, amazing talents and clever tricks. From surfing dogs to heroic cats and incredible pigs to unforgettable horses, find out what made these... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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Read the real-life adventures of some incredible animal heroes!

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Meet the animal all-stars who barked, purred, oinked and galloped their way into the history books!

These true stories are packed with daring rescues, amazing talents and clever tricks. From surfing dogs to heroic cats and incredible pigs to unforgettable horses, find out what made these animal legends stand out from the pack.

Illustrated with black and white drawings, this short story collection is perfect for engaging readers. The non-fiction stories are retold by experienced author, Clive Gifford, who knows how to tell a tale. Great for readers aged 9+, these are gripping and inspiring reads.

At the back is a quiz and activities, a glossary, further information and index.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781445191935

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 July 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Franklin Watts Ltd

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 93g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Clive Gifford lives in Manchester, UK and is an award-winning author of over 150 books for children and adults. These include Eye Benders: The Science of Seeing and Believing, winner of the prestigious Royal Society Young People's Book Prize in 2014, and Cool Technology, which won the School Library Association Information Book Award 2013. Clive's titles range from the serious (Robots, iScience, How the World Works) and sporty (with books on motor racing, the Olympics and football) to the downright silly (The Curse of the Toxic Trousers).

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