Saving Marty
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2017 · Est. 3.5 hour read

Saving Marty

Written by Paul Griffin

A boy must save his pig, who thinks it's a dog, from an uncertain fate.

3.9 Goodreads · 872 ratings
224 pages· 33,289 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· 650L· AR 4.3 · 5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Eleven-year-old Renzo Ventura never saw himself as a hero until he met Marty, a piglet who believes he's a dog. As Marty grows, so do the challenges on the family farm. When an accident threatens Marty's place in Renzo's life, Renzo must find a way to save his best friend. Can their unique bond overcome the odds, or will Renzo lose the one who taught him the true meaning of friendship? Discover a heartwarming tale of courage and the extraordinary power of love.

From the publisher

From the award-winning author of “Ten Mile River” and “When Friendship Followed Me Home” comes a warm and heart-wrenching story of the friendship between a boy and a pig that thinks it’s a dog.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
33,289
Reading age
10–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
AR book level
4.3
AR points
5
AR quiz
191793
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~P
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
September 15, 2018
First published
September 19, 2017
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399539084

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