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The Pigman
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Join the millions of readers who have discovered The Pigman, the beloved bestselling young adult classic from Paul Zindel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
The Pigman is the perfect read for fans of modern classics like The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.
When high school sophomores John and Lorraine made a prank phone call to an elderly stranger named Angelo Pignati, what starts as a practical joke quickly turns into a friendship that changes all of their lives forever. But when their friendship ends in tragedy, the only way for John and Lorraine to find peace is to write down their friend's story--the true story of the Pigman.
"Headline news...remarkable...Zindel has written a story that will not be denied." --Publishers Weekly
"An intensely moving story of believably alienated young people." --School Library Journal
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780060757359
EAN:
9780060757359
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
224
Authors:
Paul Zindel
Publisher:
HarperCollins
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Wow, this story was so moving. It really gives the reader a lot to think about. Were the kids wrong? Extremely well written.
Book arrives in great condition
Having read this book in high school many years ago, I decided to reread it and I am glad I did. The late Paul Zindel tells the story of 2 High School sophomore's in Staten Island named John and Lorraine who are prime examples of adolescent angst living in troubled homes and trying to find themselves. Through a phone prank John and Lorraine pass themselves off as charity workers and upon invitation go to the home of Mr. Pignatti the "Pigman". Mr. Pigman is a lonely man looking for companionship.I found the story which is told alternately in chapters from John and Lorraine often times humorous and ultimately sad as life is for many. This story touches on friendship , loyalty and love. These three characters meet through fraudulent means but ultimately grow to love and need each other . There are life lessons in this short story for everyone regardless of their age. The copy I read is the 50th anniversary edition and contains a Q & A with the author, trivia and 2 chapters of the followup to this book, "The Pigmans Legacy." I found these additions informative and enjoyable. Life is full of lonely people like Mr. Pigman and troubled youth like John and Lorraine and everyone has Pigman moments in their life Reading this book by Paul Zindel will make you think and be worth your while. Recommended .
I had never read this book myself but chose it for my student on the recommendation of a colleague who teaches middle school Language Arts.It made both of us laugh out loud because of the colloquial writing and societal observations made. Yet it still deeply resonates and can engage students in meaningful and vibrant conversations.
