The Peppermint Pig by Nina Bawden

The Peppermint Pig

Nina Bawden

192 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

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.

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Moods

lighthearted 100%
sad 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.58

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