150 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679853065
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Language: English
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To a thirteen-year-old Vermont farm boy whose father slaughters pigs for a living, maturity comes early as he learns "doing what's got to be done," especially regarding his pet pig who cannot produce a litter. Teacher's Guide available. An ALA Bes...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
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150 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679853065
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
To a thirteen-year-old Vermont farm boy whose father slaughters pigs for a living, maturity comes early as he learns "doing what's got to be done," especially regarding his pet pig who cannot produce a litter. Teacher's Guide available. An ALA Bes...
Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
emotional 60%
lighthearted 40%
reflective 40%
funny 20%
hopeful 20%
Pace
fast 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 25%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.