Pigboy

Grant, Vicki. (2006). Pigboy. Victoria, B.C.: Orca Book Publishers

Reading level: Grades 7-10

Summary:
Dan Hogg is bummed that his class is going on a field trip to a farm. A farm with lots of hogs. It's bad enough that Dan is the skinniest, funniest-looking kid in the class, but with a last name like Hogg, he doesn't stand a chance against bullies like Shane Coolen. When they get to the farm, the farmer is not exactly what they expected. In fact, he seems a bit crazy...

Comments:
A very complete book. Grant is quite good at tying everything together very nicely. It was a quick read, but not childish. Dan is a pretty likable guy, so you feel for him when he's bullied. I had the strange feeling that I'd read this book before, or something similar. I expected more people to die after hearing the presentation on Hi/Lo books. I would recommend this book to teen guys (especially those with bullying tendencies!), but it could also be of interest to girls.

Rating: 4/5