Dick King-Smith

Dirty Gertie Mackintosh

A collection of 15 humorous poems featuring eccentric characters.

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'Writing my books is like handing out presents. Giving children pleasure gives you a wonderful sort of Father Christmassy feeling.'

Dick King-Smith, October 1995

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Illustration © Layn Marlow, 2015. Text and photographs © Fox Busters Ltd, 2015. Design and development © Multiple States, 2015.