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The Peppermint Pig


Lythway Large Print

No. of pages 240

Published: 2016

Great for age 6-12 years

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Johnnie was only the runt of the litter, a little peppermint pig. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his great naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and Theo cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of their lives.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Lythway Books, Lythway Large Print, Puffin, Puffin Audiobooks, Yearling Classics .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published in 2016 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Nina Bawden won the Guardian Award for The Peppermint Pig. Her bestselling novel, Carrie's War, has been adapted for both stage and TV.

 

This book contains the following story:

The Peppermint Pig
Johnnie was only the runt of the litter, a little peppermint pig. He'd cost Mother a shilling, but somehow his great naughtiness and cleverness kept Poll and Theo cheerful, even though it was one of the most difficult years of their lives.

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Guardian Fiction Award
This book was recognised by the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Award. This award was founded in 1967 and winners are selected by fellow writers. It is awarded annually to fiction written for children aged eight and above.