Quote of the day
Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status.
Dick King-Smith

Born: March 27, 1922
Died: January 4, 2011 (aged 88)
Bio: Ronald Gordon King-Smith Hon.MEd was a prolific English writer of children's books, primarily using the pen name Dick King-Smith. He is best known for The Sheep-Pig, or Babe the Gallant Pig in the US.
Known for:
- The Sheep-Pig (1983)
- The Fox Busters (1978)
- The Hodgeheg (1987)
- Martin's Mice (1988)
- Lady Lollipop (2000)