| Booktalk
#1
Young Rob Peck sometimes resents
his family's strict Shaker upbringing. One day, Rob plays hooky from school
after being teased by some of his classmates. On his way home, Rob comes
across a neighbor's cow giving birth. The cow is in trouble and Rob is
able to save both the calf and the cow. For his efforts, the cow thanks
him by biting his arm and stomping him into unconsciousness. Rob spends
a week in bed recovering. His neighbor is so greatful for Rob's efforts
that he gives him a piglet.Rob spends his days with his pet Pinky. He confides
in the pig in a way he could never open up to anyone else. Rob and Pinky
share many adventures that show the reader the graphic nature of life on
a farm in the 1920's. When Rob's father becomes ill, it is up to Rob to
find a way to feed the family. Can Rob bring himself to sacrifice his pet?
Read A DAY NO PIGS WOULD DIE to find out.
Booktalk #2
A Day No Pigs Would Die
by Robert Newton Peck is a book that many people haven’t read, but the
small percentage that have I bet the majority of them could not say a bad
thing about it. It is indeed one of the best novels I have read. A farm
boy in Vermont earns himself a pig, which he names Pinky. He experiences
many things in his life with her and they seem to form what you could call
a relationship. But all families have their troubles every now and again.
There is not enough food in their household for them to eat, well at least
not enough. He then has to make a decision, a decision to save his and
his family’s lives. His very first pet that was actually HIS is now at
the center of their relationship and his family. To find out what
decision Rob makes, read A Day No Pigs Would Die. (Laura S., 8th
grade student, Rundlett Middle School) |
