- Mass Market Paperback: 150 pages
- Publisher: Yearling (imprint of Random House Children's Books) (1 Jan 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679853065
- ISBN-13: 978-0679853060
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 1.3 x 17.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,009,764 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"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."-"Newsweek"
"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."-"Boston Globe"
"You'll find yourself caught up in the novel's emotion from the very opening scene. . . . Love suffuses every page."-"The New York Times
""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."--"School Library Journal. "
"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."-"Boston Globe"
"You'll find yourself caught up in the novel's emotion from the very opening scene. . . . Love suffuses every page."-"The New York Times
""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."--"School Library Journal. "
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"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."-- "School Library Journal."
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Twelve-year-old Rob is the only surviving son of a poor Shaker farm family in Vermont. All his life he has yearned for a pet, for something which belongs to Him alone. When he receives a piglet from a kind and grateful neighbor, he is thrilled--lavishing both time and affection on tiny Pinky. Curious coincidence; Pa is famous locally as a high-quality pig butcher.
This is a straight-forward tale of family love, respect for work ethics and courtesy toward one's neighbors, with smatterings of information about the Shaker sect and Vermont history thrown in. Many quaint words crop up, to test your pastoral vocabulary of past decades. The book reads quickly due to extensive dialogue between aging father and son. The tongue-in-cheek humor will bring a chuckle, while the pathos of harsh reality may bring a tear. Whatever its impact, this book will not leave you cold.
A DAY NO PIGS WOULD DIE should be of interest to preteen boys, for it chronicles the coming-of-age struggle of a simple farm youth into a 13-year-old Man. But readers of all ages can enjoy this autobiographical glimpse into a New England boyhood, sprinkled with earthy humor, seething emotions, and quiet dignity.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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this book is actually not as bad as some people may say. no its not violent. as a student, and interested reader, i would recommend this book. it is an example of shaker life. It is based on true happenings and a very real setting. the epics attract attention as well as the sad ending paragraphs. an interesting part in the book is where you find exactly what the title refers to, i wnderful filling, but sad realization. it is an interesing book with realistic writings about the time and setting. i would recommend it for people from 8th grade and up.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This book had it all from sadness to adventure. this is another classic that you never want to put down. From the 1st page it holds you like an iron clamp! Read it and you will see what i mean!
Aaron H Age 13
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Very Boring and Very Depressing
Peck's A DAY NO PIGS WOULD DIE was extremely boring at first, and wasn't very enjoyable. It was very depressing and it seemed absolutely pointless after a while. Read more
Published on 20 July 1999
A great read which will surely bring a tear to your eye.
This is a must read book for anyone who had or has a very loving, but somewhat troubled relationship with their father. Read more
Published on 4 July 1999
A book I came back to
I was assigned to read this book when I was in 7th grade. I complained a lot about it, but I read it. Believe it or not, the book moved me to tears. Read more
Published on 30 Jun 1999
This was one of the better books I have read!!
A Day No Pigs Would Die is about a young boy growing up and turning into a young man. During his summer vacation he has many adventures lined up himself. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 1999
Horrible and Gruesome!
I Totally Hated this book,me, being in 7th grade, feels that this book is not sutable for any one younger then the age of 14. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 1999
I thought it was a great book.
It was about a boy named Robert going through the hardships of manhood. He lived on a farm with his mom, dad and aunt Matty, who are poor. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 1999
numerous descriptions of gross violent scenes
The description and remarks on the back of the paperback book I read lead me to think I was about to read a wonderful coming of age book that was "glowing with warmth". Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1999
Violent and inaccurate - this is one book you should avoid!
When you read a book where the main character has the same name as the author, you would probably expect it to be autobiographical. But in this case, it is not. Read more
Published on 22 May 1999
Robert Peck grows up a little faster then expected.
In the novel "A Day No Pigs Would Die" is a heart-warming story about a young boy-Robert Peck trying to gain his father respect. Read more
Published on 7 May 1999
I thought it was a good book except the death of Pinky
I was reading this book for school, and I came to the part of slaughtering the pet pig, Pinky.I read this part and I feel that it was too descriptive and now it is causing me to... Read more
Published on 6 May 1999
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