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Official Review: The pigtastic adventures of Daisy and Ol...
The Pigtastic Adventures of Daisy and Ollie by Gabrielle DeGroat is a children’s chapter book about two little piglets who have some crazy adventures. Daisy and Ollie were born in the wild in an abandoned shed. When their parents go missing, they must fend for themselves. After being forced to leave the shed by a mean human, they meet Hank, a man who invites the pigs to come live on his farm. Finally happy and safe, Daisy and Ollie think they have found their forever home. However, they are soon stolen from the farm and forced to live in a pig factory. Can they escape, or are they doomed to the barbeque? Read this book to find out.
I really enjoyed the quick pace of this children’s book. The story flows well, as Daisy and Ollie move from one location to another. The chapters each end with a little cliffhanger, making you want to immediately move on and read the next chapter to find out what happens to the piglets. I also thought the characterization was done well, as each of the pigs has their own personality, which is revealed through their thoughts, dialogue, and actions.
I only have a small complaint about this book. The world building is a little confusing, as the pigs can speak to humans, but the humans still eat pigs. At one point, a pig also drives, and it seems like this is a normal thing for them to do. It isn’t really clear if pigs are the only animals that converse with humans, or if all the animals can talk.
Overall, I would rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. I enjoyed the fast-paced plot, which was full of action and surprises. However, the world building didn’t feel complete, and I found enough mistakes in the book to convince me that it was not professionally edited.
I would recommend this book to parents of kids ages six to ten, depending on their reading level. At just over 60 pages, it’s a fairly short chapter book, but it does include more challenging words like “despicable.” I will also note that this book includes themes of animal rights and vegetarianism, so if you don’t want your kid to start questioning why there’s a pig on their plate, you might want to choose another book. On the other hand, if you are hoping to teach your kid empathy and compassion for animals, this could be a great book to introduce these ideas.
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Judging from your explanation, I understand why you found the world building a bit confusing. Nevertheless, I'd still be willing to give this story a try.
Thanks for your review.
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