Description: The Peppermint Pig by Nina Bawden, Alan Marks This is Viragos first publication of one of Nina Bawdens most famous books for children. The Peppermint Pig, which won the Guardian Award for Childrens Fiction, has been a great favourite since it was first published, over forty years ago. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN AWARD FOR CHILDRENS FICTIONWarm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVEWhat a consummate storymaker Nina Bawden is MICHAEL MORPURGONina Bawden is a master at capturing the taste of growing up NEW YORK TIMESDya want a peppermint pig, Mrs Greengrass?Poll looked at the milkman, thinking of sweets, but there was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkmans coat pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen. Whats a peppermint pig?Runt of the litter. Too small for the sow to raise. Hed only get trampled in in the rush.Mother took the pig from him and held it firmly while it kicked and squealed. Well, he seems strong enough. And even runts grow.Oh, Poll said. Oh, Mother. She stroked the small, wriggling body. Theo, she shouted, Look what weve got!It is a difficult year for the Greengrasses. Polls father has lost his job and gone overseas, the family are living off the charity of two aunts, and Poll and her brother Theo just cant seem to keep out of trouble. It takes a tiny, mischievous pig to bring laughter back into their lives.This is a collection of the best childrens literature, curated by Virago, and will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carries War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving), E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Childrens Classics. Author Biography Nina Bawden (1925-2012), CBE, was one of Britains most distinguished and best-loved novelists, both for adults and children (Peppermint Pig and Carries War being among her most famous books for young people). She has published over forty novels and an autobiography, In My Own Time. She was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize for Circles of Deceit and her novel Family Money was filmed by Channel 4, starring Claire Boom and June Whitfield. In 2004 she received the S. T. Dupont Golden Pen Award for a Lifetimes Contribution to Literature. Review Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart - Kiran Millwood HargraveNo writer is better than Bawden at conveying the alienation of childhood - Times Literary SupplementOne of the most subtly innovative of modern writers for children - TESNina Bawden is a master at capturing the taste of growing up - New York Times Long Description Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE What a consummate storymaker Nina Bawden is MICHAEL MORPURGO Nina Bawden is a master at capturing the taste of growing up NEW YORK TIMES WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN AWARD FOR CHILDRENS FICTIONDya want a peppermint pig, Mrs Greengrass?Poll looked at the milkman, thinking of sweets, but there was a real pig poking its snout out of the milkmans coat pocket. It was the tiniest pig she had ever seen. Whats a peppermint pig?Runt of the litter. Too small for the sow to raise. Hed only get trampled in in the rush.Mother took the pig from him and held it firmly while it kicked and squealed. Well, he seems strong enough. And even runts grow.Oh, Poll said. Oh, Mother . She stroked the small, wriggling body. Theo, she shouted, Look what weve got!It is a difficult year for the Greengrasses. Polls father has lost his job and gone overseas, the family are living off the charity of two aunts, and Poll and her brother Theo just cant seem to keep out of trouble. It takes a tiny, mischievous pig to bring laughter back into their lives.This is a collection of the best childrens literature, curated by Virago, and will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden ( Carries War , The Peppermint Pig ), Rumer Godden ( The Dark Horse , An Episode of Sparrow s), Joan Aiken ( The Serial Garden , The Gift Giving ) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children ), Frances Hodgson Burnett ( The Little Princess , The Secret Garden ) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Childrens Classics. Review Quote Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart - Kiran Millwood HargraveNo writer is better than Bawden at conveying the alienation of childhood - Times Literary SupplementOne of the most subtly innovative of modern writers for children - TESNina Bawden is a master at capturing the taste of growing up - New York Times Promotional "Headline" This is Viragos first publication of one of Nina Bawdens most famous books for children. The Peppermint Pig, which won the Guardian Award for Childrens Fiction, has been a great favourite since it was first published, over forty years ago. Description for Sales People Nina Bawden is a longstanding VMC author, but this is the first time we will publish her books for children. She is one of the best-loved twentieth-century childrens writers, and this year we will publish her most famous novels, Carries War and The Peppermint Pig , as well as a long-lost gem, Keeping Henry . Details ISBN0349009171 Pages 240 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Series Virago Modern Classics Year 2017 ISBN-10 0349009171 ISBN-13 9780349009179 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-11-09 Media Book Illustrator Alan Marks Imprint Virago Press Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English DEWEY 823.9/14 UK Release Date 2017-11-09 Illustrations Illustration details: Line drawings by Alan Marks Subtitle Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart Kiran Millwood Hargrave Author Alan Marks Audience Childrens (6-12) NZ Release Date 2018-01-10 AU Release Date 2018-01-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116921300;
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Book Title: The Peppermint Pig: 'Warm and funny, this tale of a pint-size pig and the family he saves will take up a giant space in your heart' Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Item Height: 197mm
Item Width: 129mm
Illustrator: Alan Marks
Author: Nina Bawden
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Topic: Children & Young Adults
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Publication Year: 2017
Genre: Children & Young Adults
Item Weight: 194g
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
