- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (3 Feb 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0141316365
- ISBN-13: 978-0141316369
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 142,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Gryllus is the hero of The Pig Scrolls. Gryllus is a pig. Well, not strictly speaking a pig. He's a man who got turned into a pig. More specifically, he was one of Odysseus's crew (you remember Odysseus - big bloke, hero, all round clever clogs) and the whole crew got turned into pigs by Circe, a witch, but Gryllus never got turned back. So Gryllus is a pig who can talk which, as you can imagine, causes a bit of a stir in Ancient Greece. Anyway... two of the gods have had a bet, the world as we know it is in danger, the only one who can save everyone is a smartypants talking pig. Oh dear ...
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Paul Shipton grew up in Manchester and went to university in Cambridge. He spent several years teaching English as a foreign language before becoming an editor of school books in English and science. He has recently moved to America with his wife and two daughters where he works as a freelance editor and writer.
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I woke up nice and slow, just ticking off the many chores that weren't on the cards for me this fine sunny day. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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I woke up nice and slow, just ticking off the many chores that weren't on the cards for me this fine sunny day. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Listening to this is one of the best justifications I have discovered for taking Ancient Greek at O level - though admittedly, they are hard to find. This is the first story about Gryllus the Pig, there is also a sequel is called The Pig Who Saved the World and I believe that more are planned. The characters are nearly all 'real' ones from Greek mythology but the story is fast moving and witty with a great dead pan delivery. It is extremely funny, and while my children (8, 10 and 12, mixed sexes) found it amusing, it is even better if you are well grounded in Greek mythology. It was given to my 8 year old son, who loved it, but the 12 year old went straight off and bought the sequel (not available on audio) with his own cash. As it works for both childen and adults it is excellent for car journeys. (I can also recommend The Wee Free Men and a Hat full of Sky by Terry Pratchett on Audio CD for a similar audience).
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I would recommend anyone to read this book because it rocks.
It is soooooooo funny and i have re-read it loads of times.
Well worth a read!!!!!!!
It is soooooooo funny and i have re-read it loads of times.
Well worth a read!!!!!!!
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an amusing, undemanding read
Both this and the sequel (the Pig who saved the world) are pleasant, enjoyable, reads, though not the classics that other reviews I've seen have made out. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2009 by Mr. K. H. Cobb
Excellent book - really enjoying reading it.
Well written, funny, a good plot and involving characters - plus it's a quick introduction to the Ancient Greek world.
Published on 20 May 2004
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