{"product_id":"9780544540705","title":"The Adventures Of A South Pole Pig : A novel of snow and courage","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Adventures Of A South Pole Pig\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Chris Kurtz\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eFlora the pig was born for adventure: “If it’s unexplored and needs to get dug up, call me. I’m your pig,” she says. The day Flora spots a team of sled dogs is the day she sets her heart on becoming a sled pig. Before she knows it, she’s on board a ship to Antarctica for the most exhilarating—and dangerous—adventure of her life. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig is sure to become a favorite with any young readers who have ever dreamed of exploring the great beyond.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\"It will greatly satisfy fans of Dick King-Smith and E.B. White looking for something similar . . . Engaging fantasy adventure for preteen pig pals.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKirkus\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An upbeat and lively story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"There's humor as well as heart, grit as well as tenderness in the telling of this Antarctic adventure tale.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\"Loyalty, courage, and optimism are important ideas, and newcomer Kurtz brings us a rollicking story filled with all three.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eHorn Book,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"Told in the voice of a seasoned storyteller, this novel has chapters that will work perfectly for sharing aloud with younger children or as a read-alone for more competent readers. . . . Move over Wilbur and Babe, there's a new pig in town.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSchool Library Journal Best Book, Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award (Vermont)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780544540705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":41165814857934,"sku":"9780544540705","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780544540705.jpg?v=1651738958","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780544540705","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}