Book Series · 2 Books

A Day No Pigs Would Die Books

In order from A Day No Pigs Would Die to A Part of the Sky.

The A Day No Pigs Would Die series is a set of 2 chapter books by Robert Newton Peck, published between 1972 and 1994. Written for ages 10–15, most books run about 180 pages. Subjects across the series include coming of age, farm life and ranch life, and father-son relationships.

A Day No Pigs Would Die
A Part of the Sky
A Day No Pigs Would Die
A Day No Pigs Would Die
A Part of the Sky
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First Book in the Series

A Day No Pigs Would Die
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$1691
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1972

A Day No Pigs Would Die

By Robert Newton Peck

A boy faces life's harsh realities on a Shaker farm.

163 pages
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Summary: On a Shaker farm in Vermont, a 13-year-old boy confronts the harsh realities of life and death. As he takes on adult responsibilities, he navigates the challenges of growing up with Yankee wit and wisdom. Will he find his place in a world that demands so much from him? This poignant tale captures the essence of a boyhood journey that resonates across generations.
In reading order

A Day No Pigs Would Die Series

2 books · Published 1972–1994

#1
A Day No Pigs Would Die
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1691

A Day No Pigs Would Die

Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 1972

A boy faces life's harsh realities on a Shaker farm.

#2
A Part of the Sky
#2 in Series
Sale price
$574

A Part of the Sky

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 1994

A boy fights to save his family farm during the Great Depression.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the A Day No Pigs Would Die series?

There are 2 books in the A Day No Pigs Would Die series. It began with A Day No Pigs Would Die in 1972, and the newest book, A Part of the Sky, was published in 1994.

What order should you read the A Day No Pigs Would Die books in?

Start with A Day No Pigs Would Die and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.

What ages are the A Day No Pigs Would Die books best for?

The series is best for ages 10–15, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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