![]() Butshe has a deep desire to see the world beyond the pig pen. In many ways, Flora is like any average pig growing up on a farm. In fact, to borrow Kate DiCamillo’s phrase, I think Flora just might be a porcine wonder. "There's humor as well as heart, grit as well as tenderness in the telling of this Antarctic adventure tale. I read Chris Kurtz’s wonderful middle grade novel a year ago and I still think fondly of Flora. "An upbeat and lively story." - Publishers Weekly Engaging fantasy adventure for preteen pig pals." - Kirkus Reviews ![]() book the adventures of a south pole by Chris Kurtz. "It will greatly satisfy fans of Dick King-Smith and E.B. This poignant novel of a purposeful pig will become a favorite with any young readers who have ever. ![]() "Loyalty, courage, and optimism are important ideas, and newcomer Kurtz brings us a rollicking story filled with all three." - Horn Book (starred review) ![]() Move over Wilbur and Babe, there's a new pig in town." - School Library Journal (starred review) ![]() "Told in the voice of a seasoned storyteller, this novel has chapters that will work perfectly for sharing aloud with younger children or as a read-alone for more competent readers. ![]()
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