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Piggy

Mireille Geus
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Piggy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Mireille Geus

Piggy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

32

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Netherlands • 2000s

Topic
Disability
Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

Piggy by Mireille Geus follows a young girl who struggles with isolation and bullying at school. She forms an unexpected friendship with a mysterious figure named Piggy, who offers her guidance and support. Through this connection, the girl navigates personal challenges and discovers resilience and empowerment.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Emotional

Contemplative

Dark

Reviews & Readership

3.2

98 ratings

34%

Loved it

50%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Piggy by Mireille Geus delves into themes of friendship and isolation, appealing to a young audience with its relatable protagonist. The narrative effectively captures adolescent struggles, though some readers find the plot predictable. Geus’s writing is praised for its emotional depth and authenticity, resonating well with its intended audience despite some clichéd elements.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Piggy?

Readers who enjoy Piggy by Mireille Geus would likely appreciate gripping psychological narratives. Similar to those who favor Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, they are drawn to stories of friendship, imagination, and the complexities of adolescence. Ideal for those interested in emotional depth and coming-of-age themes.

3.2

98 ratings

34%

Loved it

50%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

32

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Netherlands • 2000s

Topic
Disability
Publication Year

2008

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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