Pigman (Turtleback School & Library, Revised) | 
pickYo. I read this book for the first time in fifth grade I think. When I read it back then I thought it was the saddest book on earth. When I reread it as a 21 year old I still thought it was the saddest book ever. Just so heartbreakingly tragic. I think this is one of the first books I remember crying myself to sleep over. I remember reading it on the school bus and crying too. So sad
Randomly remembered reading this for class in junior high school. Became obsessed with the idea of revisiting it.
pickAnother favorites of mine growing up! This book written by Paul Zindel was on my reading list going into the 6th grade. I remember randomly getting this one from the library and fell in love with the story. It is about two sophomores John and Lorraine who are troubled until they meet an old man name Mr. Pignati! There are other books in the series including one with other characters! You‘ll see John and Lorraine again though! Best for 6-8th grade!
so-soThe ending made me hate this book but I guess that just shows how well this book did to make me care so much for what happens to all the characters
pickMy aunt was telling me about this book at Christmas, so I read it. It just might be the most depressing coming of age story I‘ve ever read. Very well written, it tells the story of two young teens who inadvertently befriend a lonely old man. Disregard this ugly cover - it has been republished with a much nicer one!
Today's #riotgrams #animalcovers include some classics!
Listening to an A. S. King lecture and she mentions this author repeatedly. Very, very good. See more Zindel books in my future. 4/5
