Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig

Written by Callie Barkley · Illustrated by Marsha Riti

A young girl's life is affected by the arrival and departure of a pig at an animal shelter she helps run with her friends

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128 pages· 4,445 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ellie is thrilled when The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum. Her luck seems to soar with Plum around—acing tests, auditions, and winning prizes. But when her friends find a new home for Plum, Ellie fears her good fortune might vanish. Can she let go of Plum without losing her newfound luck? Discover the heartwarming tale of friendship and change in this delightful chapter book.

From the publisher

The Critter Club cares for a precocious pig that might just be giving Ellie good luck in the tenth book of the Critter Club series. When The Critter Club takes in an abandoned pig named Plum, the girls are really excited. They’ve never had a pig at the club before! They love learning how to take care of Plum. And they especially love watching Ms. Sullivan’s dog, Rufus, interact with the pig. But no one is happier about the club’s guest than Ellie. Soon after Plum arrives, Ellie starts having some unusually good luck. She does really well on a test for her least favorite subject; she aces an audition for a play at a local theater; and she wins a prize at school! Ellie is sure that Plum is bringing her good luck. So when the rest of the girls tell Ellie that they’ve found someone to adopt the pig, Ellie knows she should be excited…but she’s not. Will Ellie’s good luck turn bad once Plum leaves? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!

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