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The Pigman
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The Pigman (1968) (edit title/settings)

by Paul Zindel (Author) (edit contributors)

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A Most Unusual Friendship

When sophomores John and Lorraine played a practical joke a few months ago on a stranger named Angelo Pignati, they had no idea what they were starting. Virtually overnight, almost against their will, the two befriended the lonely old man; it wasn't long... read more

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  • Angelo Pignati: An old man befriended by John and Lorraine; lonely due to wife's death
  • John: A trouble-making teenager in school; the source of his father's disapproval
  • Lorraine: A teenager that becomes friends with John; the source of her mother's disapproval
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First Sentence edit see section history

Now, I don't like school, which you might say is one of the factors that got us involved with this old guy we nicknamed the Pigman.

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 839 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

Preceded by Picnic at Hanging Rock, and followed by A Kestrel for a Knave.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Paul Zindel (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Harper Trophy
Country: USA
Publication Date: 1968
ISBN: 9780060757359
Page Count: 166

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Young Adults

This book contains suggestive material like drugs, swearing, and alcohol.

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  • A Day No Pigs Would Die
  • The Outsiders
  • I Am the Cheese
  • Killing Mr. Griffin
  • Fallen Angels

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