True Stories You'll Never Forget

True Animal Stories

By: Clive Gifford

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Paperback | 24 July 2025 | Edition Number 1

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Paperback

Age
9+

Dimensions(cm)
19.6 x 12.8 x 1.2

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Gripping real-life stories that will inspire, astonish and entertain

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.

About the Author

Clive Gifford is the author of more than 150 children's books including Eye Benders, winner of the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, Royal Society-nominated Out of This World and Cool Technology which won the School Library Association Information Book Award.

His book, The Colours of History, won the Blue Peter Book Awards' Best Book With Facts. He has travelled through 70 countries, run a computer games company and taken part in all manner of sports from parachuting and gliding to Ultimate Frisbee.

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