Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story ofa Vermont boyhood that is part fiction, part memoir. The result is a moving coming-of-age story that still resonates with teens today.
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"I read this book in the 1970's when I was maybe 13. It was the first book I had ever read that made me cry - and that was such an incredible experience. I have been afraid to read the book again - for fear that the reality won't live up to my memory! " — Beth (5 out of 5 stars)
"I read this book in the 1970's when I was maybe 13. It was the first book I had ever read that made me cry - and that was such an incredible experience. I have been afraid to read the book again - for fear that the reality won't live up to my memory! "
Reading this book is like sipping hot cider in front of a crackling potbellied stove. Every page is suffused with wit and charm and glowing with warmth.
A lovely book. . . . Honest, moving, homely in the warm and simple sense of the word. . . . It is small, accepting and loving and it succeeds perfectly.
You’ll find yourself caught up in the novel’s emotion from the very opening scene. . . . Love suffuses every page.
"With plenty of Yankee common sense and dry wit, and some pathos as the boy at 13 takes on the duties of a man. For boys of this age and for the young of any age.
" This was written to speak to young children on the cruel facts on life back in the old pioneer days of yore. "
" great book with a sober theme of what real farm life is like. You will also like "Where the red fern grows" if you like this book. "
" Somehow managed to refrain from reading A Day No Pigs Would Die for all these years since middle school. I now happen to think it's one of the most beautiful pieces of literature I have ever experienced. Simple, wise, incredibly visceral. "
" A wonderful book that brings tears when it ends....an amazing, insightful and mature boy who could teach volumes to young readers. "
" Really sad book but written amazingly. This is probably my favorite book of all time and it does a great job of really showing emotion through the text. Not for the faint of heart, but definitely a must read. "
" was a relativley good book "
" A lovely story about a country boy and his love for his father, his pig and his neighbors. "
" Second favorite young adult book. "
" It was alright. Things weren't explained as well as I would have liked, and the story jumped around a lot, and I didn't see much of a meaning behind the story. "
" This book was ok, but had a sad ending. "
" We read this in class and I really enjoyed the book! "
" Honestly, I can't remember a thing about this book, BUT I remember reading it in elementary and really liking it. I'm pretty sure I cried, but I can't even remember why...maybe I should reread it before I review it... "
Robert Newton Peck grew up on a farm in rural Vermont. He has written over 60 books, including the Soup series, for which he won the Mark Twain Award. He lives in Longwood, Florida.
Lincoln Hoppe is an accomplished actor of stage and screen with several films, plays, television shows, and numerous audiobooks to his credit. His audiobook narrations have earned him nine AudioFile Earphones Awards. His diverse voice characterizations can be heard on animated films, video games, and commercials across the globe. He is a member of the Lost Angeles Comedy Sportz Improv Company.
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