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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1980 · Est. 3.5 hour read
Pigs Might Fly
By Dick King-Smith, Mary Rayner (Illustrator)
A runt pig defies fate, discovering a hidden talent to save his farm from danger.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 717 ratings
176 pages· 25,205 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Daggie Dogfoot, the smallest piglet, faces a grim fate at the hands of the Pigman. Determined to escape, he dreams of flying but uncovers a surprising ability instead. As danger looms over the farm, Daggie's newfound talent becomes the key to salvation. Can this unlikely hero rise to the challenge and protect his home? Discover a heartwarming tale of courage and unexpected gifts.
From the publisher
Daggie Dogfoot, the runt of the litter, is in danger. The pigman, who takes all runts from their pens, is coming for him! But Daggie is a pig of remarkable qualities, and he’s not about to let the Pigman get him. Instead, he runs away and decides to learn how to fly. But when he tries leaping off a cliff, he discovers another talent a talent he’ll need to save the entire farm
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 176
- Words
- 25,205
- Reading age
- 8–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1030L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 9639
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1980
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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