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The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (Paperback)

by Jon Scieszka (Author), Lane Smith (Illustrator)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin Books; Reprint edition (Dec 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140544518
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140544510
  • Product Dimensions: 25.7 x 20.8 x 0.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 115,408 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The wolf gives his own outlandish version of what really happened when he tangled with the three little pigs.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wolf reasserts innocence, calls for new trial, 7 Aug 2006
By Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews
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Finally, after all this time, Alexander T. Wolf (alias "the Big Bad Wolf") emerges to tell his side of the 3 Little Pigs tragedy. Blaming a publicity-frenzied press for exaggerating the truth of the story, he asserts his innocence, rationalizes the nature of the circumstances, and indulges here and there in the art of blaming the victim. While admitting that he did destroy the houses of the first two pigs and eat the unfortunate home-owners, he explains that "the real story is about a sneeze and a cup of sugar."

On the day in question, Mr. Wolf, despite suffering from a bad cold, was making a cake for his dear old granny when he ran out of sugar. Naturally, he went around to his closest neighbors (who happened to be pigs) asking to borrow enough to finish his cake, but the pigs were all quite rude and refused to help him. That would have been all there was to the story had it not been for the wolf's insufferable head cold, which caused him to sneeze on the occasions of his first two visits. It wasn't his fault that the first two little pigs had unwisely built their houses of straw and sticks, respectively. One sneeze was all it took to knock each house down onto it's piggy occupant - and, seeing the pigs tragically killed, Mr. Wolf saw no reason to let a couple of perfectly good ham dinners lie there going to ruin. Wolves eat pigs - it's just their nature. As to why he was seen attacking the front door of the third little pig's brick house, A. Wolf has a perfectly reasonable explanation for that, as well.

Perhaps I should point out the fact that A. Wolf did not technically write this book himself -for obvious reasons (they don't allow typewriters in prison, and it's devilishly hard to hold and control a pen when all you have to work with are paws). This is his story as told to Jon Scieszka and illustrated quite lavishly by Lane Smith. It makes for a delightful, colorful, witty romp that almost all children (and most of their parents) will relish.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars the true story of the three little pigs, 7 Jan 2004
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I bought this book for my niece on the strentgh of online reviews and have had such good feedback fron my sisters family that i am now ordering it for my children.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic!, 27 Nov 2001
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This book like Scieszka's others will make even the toughest character snigger! Lots of fun, my god daughter loved it! The writing credits children with the intelligence they have! Brings enjoyment to all. The illustrations are fantastic - buy two copies and frame them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for children of all ages to enjoy
Jon Scieszka's "biography" of Al wolf's tru tale of a sneeze and a cup of sugar is an exciting and funny book. Read more
Published on 22 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved the book
I thought this book was the best when I first read it. Im 15 years old and its still one of my favrorite Childrens books. Read more
Published on 14 Jul 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Imaginitive, amusing, funny & entertaining.
True story of the 3 little pigs as told by A.Wolf, is a colorful and imaginitive retelling of a classic! Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A "laugh-out-loud" book!
A delightfully different spin on an old classic. Not just for kids. The illustrations are wonderful. Everyone who likes a good story and a good laugh should have this book! Read more
Published on 1 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book!
This is a great book no matter what grade you are in. The wolf tells his side of the story the way he went through it. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Book to Read!!!!
I first heard this book in a school meeting and I loved it. Then I decided to read it aloud to other students at my school. I took the book home and read it to my sister. Read more
Published on 8 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredibly awesome book!
My gosh, I've never enjoyed reading to the kids so much. I laughed out loud throughout the whole thing. I only hope the kids enjoyed it as much as I did. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars The truth comes out at last!
This is a wonderful re-telling of a very old tale. The illustrations are fabulous and the twists in plot are welcome. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Very very entertaining....no matter your age!
This book made us all think....hmmmmmmmm....I wonder what OTHER Fairy Tails could be told differently!?!? They're way more fun that way. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny!! Now We Know The Truth!!!
This story is this Wolf's version of what happened! He's not such a bad fellow afterall! Definately worth the purchase!! Kids and adults (like me) LOVE this!
Published on 8 Aug 1998

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