Sophie In The Saddle

I have just finished reading a book called ' Sophie In The Saddle'. This book was written by Dick King-Smith. This was a children's short story and i loved reading it to my children.

The book had text that was easy to read and understand. The storyline kept both myself and my two girls hooked from the beginning. The girls were really keen to find out if Sophie ever became a farmer.

The book was all about Sophie. Sophie lived at home with her parents and her twin brothers Matthew and Mark.  Sophie was born on 25th December and shared her birthday with Christmas Day. Sophie got a puppy named Puddles for her birthday. Sophie had a black cat named Tomboy and a white rabbit named Beano aswell as her puppy. For two years Sophie had been saving up to be a lady farmer and she was determined that this was what she wanted to do.  Sophie decided to give Puddles her puppy the collar and lead that she got for Beano her Rabbit. Sophie decided that before the twins and herself went back to school after the christmad holidays that she would have Puddles house trained. Sophie's parents decided to take the family on holiday but Sophie said that if Puddles couldn't go then she was staying at home. Sophie's dad told her that if she could learn to swim then Puddles could go on the holiday to. With Sophie determined the way she was then swimmingb was accomplished with a matter of urgency. With Sophie able to swim and happy Puddles was going on holidaywith them, They all set off on the family holiday.  Sophie and her family were staying on a farm and Sophie was extremely happy pleased about this. While on holidaty Sophie began to take horse riding lessons but sadly was thrown off when the pony got spooked. Did Sophie manage to pick herself up and get back on the pony or was she put off for life? I would suggest that you read the book and find out.

The book deserves a rating of five. Fantastic short story and an even better ending. This book is one i would recommend to anyone. This book can be enjoyed by the whole family.