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Second-Grade Pig Palsby Kirby Larson Ages 9-12 |
Second-grader Quinn likes monkeys, but her teacher is centering everything this year on pigs. Will Quinn be able to think of anything to bring in as a Pig Patch contribution? Manuela, a new girl, hasn't brought in anything, either. Eventually, Manuela and Quinn become friends and make a joint contribution. There are some familiar stereotypes among the characters--bossy Annie May, for one. But what stands out most are the painful mistakes Quinn makes in trying to be friendly. That her goal is accomplished without adult intervention is a nice, realistic touch. Black-and-white illustrations add ample breaks for chapter-book readers. — Booklist (Mary Harris Veeder)
Quinn wants to find the perfect item to bring in for her class's celebration of National Pig Day but is stymied in her search. She nearly loses her budding friendship with Manuela, the new girl at school, but all turns out well in Larson's humorous and accurate look at the problems and antics of primary-age children. — Horn Book
As National Pig Day approaches, all the second graders bring something pig-like to their class Pig Patch, except for Quinn, who is more interested in rebuilding her friendship with her new classmate, Manuela. — Ingram