Sophie Is Seven

Sophie #5

by Dick King-Smith

Small, but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. In this book she visits a farm, makes a big impression at the school concert, celebrates her seventh birthday and starts riding lessons!

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

125 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children's books.

Dick writes mostly about animals: farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it, often about pigs, his special favorites. He enjoys writing for children, meeting the children who read his books, and knowing that they get enjoyment from what he does.

Among his well-loved books is Babe, The Gallant Pig, which was recently made into a major motion picture, and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Dick lived with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, about three miles from the house where he was born.

Reviews

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the Penultimate instalment of the Sophie series, after the Pony riding Exploits of the Previous book Sophie Wants.... (You Guessed it!) A Pony! But Aunt Al Brings the Girl Down to Earth by Suggesting Riding Lessons. Also Sophie Celebrates her 7th Birthday & makes a big impression at the school concert.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

C'était mignon mais pas inoubliable.

[Skyler Pritchard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not really my style....... BUT it was still a good book at the same time if you get what I mean ? 😏. Recommend to any beginner readers, small chapter book people, and younger kids 😊

Happy reading 📚 😊 ☺️ 😀

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter and I were very happy when Aunt Al arrived and gave Sophie a good telling-off!

[Sudaporn Obom · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love Dick King-Smith, and I truly believe that anyone who loves children’s books loves him—animals probably do too! His most famous book, The Sheep-Pig (also known as Babe), has become one of the greatest children’s books of all time. His love for animals is a recurring theme in his works, including Sophie is Seven.

I’m always drawn to animal-friendly stories, but even more so to books featuring unique, free-spirited children—especially tomboys. Sophie is Seven has both, all wrapped up in one delightful book! I’m already hooked on the Sophie series, even though I haven’t read the first four books yet.

The story is funny, witty, and refreshingly genuine, with no harm or malice. Even when Sophie acts a little naughty, she always has her reasons, and her good heart shines through. I also love Andrew—her best friend and sidekick—their classroom farming scene had me laughing out loud!

What else can I say? Dick King-Smith was a true legend when it came to writing about kids and animals.

[Neil Cake · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't like this Sophie character. She's rude and lacking in charm. Her matter of fact responses which are supposed to be funny, aren't. The jokes all fall flat. My little girl liked the story because it had horses in it, but even she got bored before the end, and then- it just finished, without any real semblance of an ending. We have 4 more of these stories. Hopefully I won't be called upon to read them.

[Moonshadow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sophie is very cute. Love these books.

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one made me cry a little. I loved the character growth of Sophie, under her Aunt Al's guidance.

[Rumor · Rating 3 out of 5]

It had a bit of a odd ending

[Dnvu · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love it the story what's good but I don't understand all of them

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is fifth in the 'Sophie' series by Dick King-Smith, featuring a small but determined girl who wants to be a lady farmer when she grows up. I have just finished reading it to a six-year-old friend who enjoyed it very much, as did I.

In this book, Sophie gets the wrong idea about doing a sponsored walk, tries to make her teacher better informed when the class topic is 'farming', goes on a school trip, stars in a school play... and eventually starts riding lessons.

The characterisation is wonderful, with the small but determined Sophie being easy to relate to, and very likeable. She has strong moral principles, although she is rather scathing about people she considers to be wimpy. Her twin brothers tease her but are fond of her deep down, and her parents must sometimes wonder just how they produced such a unique and intriguing small person.

Best read after the other Sophie books, but it stands alone too. Recommended for any children from the age of about five upwards, either to read aloud to them or for independent reading.

[Amahla · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a British book about a little girl who has a lot of pets and wants to be a 'lady farmer' when she grows up. Totally hilarious book, made both me and my 7 yr old laugh out loud. Lovely length, smart writing. Highly entertaining. The only issue I had with it has to do with certain embedded (subconscious?) biases - eg the "fat" child is depicted as an unlikeable character with little self-control etc.

[Rea]

The Sophie books were some of my favourites when I was younger. I had them all in paperback + cassette tape versions. They were sold as such to help promote reading in young children. In the end, I suspect I listened to them more often than I read them, but I was happy to listen to them over and over.

[Ho Ming Yung · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the 5th book in the Sophie series. It is about when Sophie turns seven. I especially liked the part when Sophie turns 7. My favourite character was Sophie because she was very brave and nice. I recommend this book to children 8+

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sophie and I are revisiting these and I didn't read this one to her before, Ryan did. I'm glad I read it this time, I'm a completist, but it's also just as enjoyable as the others. We need more characters like Sophie in the world. She's wonderful.

[Mackenzie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, quick, fun read. We aren't going to become 'Sophie fans' but it was enjoyable for what it was.

[Kathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun little stories about cheeky kids and one in particular who wants to be a Lady Farmer. Great stories for grades 1-3, and people who remember grades 1-3

[Maya Madhavan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really good because most of the stuff in it I didn't know. And I have a Sophie in my class. She wanted to marry Andrew because his Dad works at a farm and she wants to be a Lady Farmer.

[Ayesha Butt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thougt it was a gtate book because I read it when I was a. child

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

1/20/15 3.5

[Karen Gault · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well paced adventures that the kids can relate to. Ages 7 +. Lots of humour with Sophie's' arch-rival, Dawn. A great bedtime read. Put on your Scottish accent for Great Aunt Al!

[Katy W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sophie is one of my favourite Dick King-Smith characters. Sophie's Snail is the first in the series.

[Cathy Tojo · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sweet funny story about Sophie. Definetly recommended for children!

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one always makes me laugh, especially the snippets of the teacher wearily explaining in the staff room!

[Sammy]

Loved the Sophie books.