The Pigman, by Paul Zindel Lit Link/Novel Study Grades 7-8
No. of pages 66
Published: 2011
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In "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel, high school students John and Lorraine form an unlikely friendship with an eccentric old man named Mr. Pignati. Initially seeking to prank him, they soon discover the depth of his loneliness and the warmth he offers in return. As their bond grows, they navigate themes of love, loss, and the challenges of adolescence. The trio shares moments of joy, but their friendship is tested by unforeseen events, leading to poignant realizations about life and responsibility. Ultimately, "The Pigman" is about the connections we form and the impact they can have on our lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Lit Links .
There are 66 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2011 by On the Mark Press .
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