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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2020
The Pig War
By Emma Bland Smith, Alison Jay (Illustrator)
A pig's misstep nearly ignites war between America and England.
48 pages· 1,394 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 216 ratings
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Summary: In 1859, on San Juan Island, a pig's potato theft sparks a near-war between British and American settlers. Lyman Cutlar's impulsive act of shooting Charles Griffin's hog escalates tensions, drawing armies to the brink of conflict. Discover how this bizarre incident leads to a lesson in peaceful resolution, as humor and diplomacy prevail over cannon fire. Can two nations find harmony over a simple pig? This whimsical tale reveals the surprising power of compromise in the face of absurdity.
