Lady Muck
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997

Lady Muck

Written by William Mayne · Illustrated by Jonathan Heale

A pig couple's greed threatens their dreams as truffles tempt them.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Boark and Sowk, two ambitious pigs, discover a treasure trove of truffles, dreaming of wealth and a grand coach. But as they journey to town, Sowk's irresistible craving for the truffles tests their resolve. Will their greed sabotage their plans, or can they resist temptation long enough to achieve their dreams? The stakes are high as their desires clash with their ambitions, leading to an unexpected twist in their quest for riches.

From the publisher

After finding a cache of truffles, Boark the pig and his wife, Sowk, set off to town to buy a grand coach, but, along the way, the temptation becomes too great to resist, and Sowk begins to eat the mouthwatering truffles.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1997)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about values and virtuesBooks about social themesBooks about animalsBooks about pigsBooks about greed
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395752814

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