The Pigman's Legacy
HarperCollins · Paperback · March 29, 2005
Discover the sequel to Paul Zindel’s groundbreaking bestselling young adult novel, The Pigman, which Publishers Weekly called “remarkable…a story that will not be denied.” The Pigman and The Pigman’s Legacy are perfect for fans of modern classics like The Outsiders by S.
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- Who it’s for
- A reflective young adult sequel pairs grief and guilt with an uncanny chance to make amends.
- Themes
- Friendship, Making amends, Loss
- Genres
- Death & Grief for Teens, Friendship for Teens, Coming of Age
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Discover the sequel to Paul Zindel’s groundbreaking bestselling young adult novel, The Pigman, which Publishers Weekly called “remarkable…a story that will not be denied.” The Pigman and The Pigman’s Legacy are perfect for fans of modern classics like The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.
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Four months after their friendship with the Pigman ended in tragedy, John and Lorraine are passing by their old friend's empty house when they receive the shock of their lives: an elderly man has taken up residence in the abandoned home. Convinced this down-and-out recluse is a sign from beyond the grave, John and Lorraine decide they've been given a chance to make up for what happened to the Pigman—a chance to make things right, once and for all.
Grief and Second Chances
A reflective young adult sequel pairs grief and guilt with an uncanny chance to make amends.
Come here for
- Friendship shaped by grief and unfinished responsibility
- An uncanny question about making amends
Expect
- A serious story with room for hope
- An accessible young adult sequel
Where it sits
| Death & Grief for Teens | 75% |
|---|---|
| Friendship for Teens | 60% |
| Coming of Age | 57% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Stories About Boys & Men
- YA Classics
- Coming of Age
- YA Family Stories
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- YA Stories About Girls & Women
- Religious YA
- YA Romance
- Assimilation for Teens
- Authors
- Paul Zindel
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- March 29, 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Friendship · Making amends · Loss
- Reading lane
- YA Stories About Boys & Men