Two light, but rewarding books recount the adventures of young Kate when she becomes involved in the development of Lee Road City Farm. The title of the first book refers to Kate's novel idea for a fund-raising event at the Summer Open Day. In the second book, the excavation of a pond for a newly arrived pair of Indian Runner Ducks unearths a nasty piece of urban history.
The stories touch fleetingly, but tellingly, on such issues as sexism between children and the ultimate fate of most farm animals. Both animals and adults are humorously and believably idiosyncratic. Good, earthy reading for juniors interested in ponies, pigs and poultry.
Links:
[1] http://w.booksforkeeps.co.uk/childrens-books/the-great-pig-sprint
[2] http://w.booksforkeeps.co.uk/childrens-books/the-dim-thin-ducks
[3] http://w.booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/71
[4] http://w.booksforkeeps.co.uk/member/george-hunt