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The Pigman (The Pigman, #1)

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Fiction Young Adult Classics Fiction

by Paul Zindel

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3.58 (21.3K ratings)
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description 166 pages

The Pigman by Paul Zindel holds a well received rating of 3.58 out of 5, based on 21.3K reader ratings. First published in 1968. The book spans 166 pages.

About The Pigman

Librarian note: an alternate cover for this ISBN can be found hereWhen sophomores John and Lorraine played a practical joke a few months ago on a stranger named Angelo Pignati, they had no idea what they were starting. Virtually overnight, almost against their will, the two befriended the lonely old man; it wasn't long before they were more comfortable in his house than their own. But now Mr. Pignati is dead. And for John and Lorraine, the only way to find peace is to write down their friend's story - the story of the Pigman.

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Author Paul Zindel
Published 1968
Pages 166
Genres Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction
Average Rating 3.58 / 5.00
Total Ratings 21,278

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.6
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21.3K ratings
With a rating of 3.58, The Pigman is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.58
This Book
3.99
Classics Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Pigman?

The Pigman is categorized as Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Classics.

Is The Pigman worth reading?

Based on 21.3K reader ratings, The Pigman has an average score of 3.58 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Pigman?

The Pigman has 166 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote The Pigman?

The Pigman was written by Paul Zindel. It was first published in 1968.

What is the ISBN for The Pigman?

The ISBN-13 for The Pigman is 9780060757360.0.

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