Book Descriptions
for Pigs Might Fly by Dick King-Smith and Mary Rayner
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Although the runt of the litter is generally "taken away" by the Pigman, Daggie Dogfoot manages to escape his cruel fate and is, therefore, highly regarded by his fellow-pigs. He attains the status of cult-hero when he learns to swim, but Daggie's deepest aspiration is to fly. When a flash flood threatens the barnyard, Daggie not only fulfills his dream of flying but proves himself a true hero, as well. Plays-on-words and subtle satire lend humor to the original and lively story, excellent for reading aloud. (7-13 years)
CCBC Choices 1982 . © Cooperative Children's Book Center, Univ. of Wisconsin - Madison, 1982. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
An ALA Booklist “Best of the Decade” and an ALA Notable Book, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig.
Daggie may be the runt of the litter, but he’s destined for greatness.
Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of Mrs. Barleylove’s litter, is in danger. Not even Mrs. Barleylove knows what the Pigman does with runts when he takes them away from the pen. But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he’s not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, Daggie runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent—a talent he’ll need to save the entire farm . . .
“It’s impossible to remain unmoved . . . a soaring, heartening fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly
Daggie may be the runt of the litter, but he’s destined for greatness.
Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of Mrs. Barleylove’s litter, is in danger. Not even Mrs. Barleylove knows what the Pigman does with runts when he takes them away from the pen. But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he’s not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, Daggie runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent—a talent he’ll need to save the entire farm . . .
“It’s impossible to remain unmoved . . . a soaring, heartening fantasy.”—Publishers Weekly
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