The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the Ci..., Jodi Kendall
The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the Ci..., Jodi Kendall
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The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City

Author: Jodi Kendall

Narrator: Cassandra Morris

Unabridged: 6 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 11/05/2019

Synopsis

This delightful middle grade novel is a modern-day homage to Charlotte’s Web, perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate and Cammie McGovern.“We fell in love with The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City! No matter how big she gets, there’s always room for Hamlet in our hearts.” —Steve Jenkins and Derek Walter, New York Times bestselling co-authors of Esther the Wonder PigA little pig in a big city leads to lots of trouble! Josie Shilling’s family is too big, their cramped city house is too small, and she feels like no one’s ever on her side. Then, on Thanksgiving Day, her older brother, Tom, brings home a pink, squirmy bundle wrapped in an old football jersey—a piglet he rescued from a nearby farm. Her name is Hamlet. The minute Josie holds Hamlet, she feels an instant connection. But there’s no room for Hamlet in the crowded Shilling household. And whoever heard of keeping a pig in the city? So it’s up to Josie to find her a forever home.   The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City is a heartwarming tale of family, belonging, and growing bigger when you’ve always felt small.

About Jodi Kendall

Jodi Kendall's debut novel is The Unlikely Story of a Pig in the City, followed by Dog Days in the City. Jodi grew up in the Midwest with her family of seven and their household of countless pets, including hamsters, ducks, dogs, rabbits, an iguana, and yes . . . even a farm pig! As a freelance writer, Jodi once followed a secret nighttime transport of a manta ray over state lines, swam with seven species of sharks, got up close and personal with venomous snakes, and motored through a saltwater crocodile breeding ground. These days, you can find Jodi typing away at home in New York City, where she's still an animal lover at heart. Visit Jodi online at www.jodikendall.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dana on March 25, 2017

This is a wonderful story that celebrates siblings, families, caring for animals, girls in competitive sports, coping with anxiety, growing up in the city, friendships, and first crushes. Jodi Kendall's writing is clear and evocative, and the story is told with a warmth and kindness that shows she h......more

Goodreads review by Jen on April 17, 2017

Such a fantastic book. I loved the allusions to Charlotte's Web, and it was really nice to see such a big, supportive family represented.......more

Goodreads review by Breeana on April 11, 2017

This book completely won me over! Jodi Kendall does a beautiful job exploring what it’s like to grow up in a big family—how one moment you can feel invisible and the next so well-understood that your heart is overflowing. Josie is a wonderful, relatable character—she’s grappling with who she is, her......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on April 22, 2017

I loved following the main character, Josie, on this journey. Jodi Kendall does an amazing job at making you feel connected to Josie, her large family and her new pig, Hamlet! I easily pictured each scene as though I was a kid all over again experiencing the excitement with a friend! I can't say eno......more

Goodreads review by Meghan on January 31, 2019

Jodi Kendall is able to beautifully capture the wide ranging emotions that a young person experiences....insecurity, anxiety, happiness, fear, trepidation, responsibility, and love. Main character Josie Shilling is very relatable to her readers, both child and adult. As one of five children, she str......more

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