Book
Info:
Pighearted
by Alex Perry
Genre:
Middle-Grade Contemporary
Publishing
Date: October 26, 2021
Synopsis:
Charlotte’s Web meets My Sister’s Keeper in this charming
story told from the alternating perspectives of a boy with a fatal heart
condition and the pig with the heart that could save his life.
Jeremiah’s heart skips a beat before his
first soccer game, but it’s not nerves. It’s the first sign of a heart attack.
He knows he needs to go to the hospital, but he’s determined to score a goal.
Charging after the ball, he refuses to stop…even if his heart does.
J6 is a pig and the only one of his five
brothers who survived the research lab. Though he’s never left his cell, he
thinks of himself as a therapy pig, a scholar, and a bodyguard. But when the
lab sends him to live with Jeremiah’s family, there’s one new title he’s
desperate to have: brother.
At first, Jeremiah thinks his parents took
in J6 to cheer him up. But before long, he begins to suspect there’s more to
his new curly-tailed companion than meets the eye. When the truth is revealed,
Jeremiah and J6 must protect each other at all costs—even if their lives depend
on it.
Book
Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57007706-pighearted
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Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pighearted-alex-perry/1138785946?ean=9780316538770
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IndieBound:
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Rating: ***** (5 stars)
Reactions
1- This book doesn’t shy away from the intense early on. I was so worried for Jeremiah and his heart condition within the first few pages.
2- This is one of the few books I’ve read where an animal narrates a chapter. I loved learning about Jeremiah’s 1-5 from the perspective of Jeremiah 6. I find it very interesting that he is a pig, however, he has a human heart, that can save Jeremiah.
3- As a theater fan, the way that Jeremiah 6 was referencing Annie made me laugh. I love seeing references to musicals in books, especially when they’re unexpected.
4- Jeremiah seems so sad when he leaves the hospital. I wanted to be happy for him, but he seems so sad.
5- I love how Jeremiah 6 narrates his part of the story. He is a funny narrator.
6- I hope we see Jeremiah and Jeremiah 6 bond more. I really hope they can help each other as the book progresses.
7- I love how Jeremiah six is treated like a human character with feelings and emotions as you read the story.
8- I love that Jeremiah and Jeremiah six are starting to bond. I’m about 30% into this book and I love seeing the two of them interact better than they had.
9- I loved that Jazmine wants to be a doctor to help people.
10- When Jeremiah found out that they were going to kill J6 for his heart and give it to Jeremiah, my heart broke for him. I was sad because he finally realized what J6 was trying to tell him the whole time.
11- The scene in the attic with Jeremiah and Justus was so sweet. I felt that really told you about their relationship.
12- I loved how Jeremiah was going to save J6, much like J6 would have done for him in the same situation.
13- The scene in the Hospital with Jeremiah and his family broke me. It was so sad that he thought it was his fault that J6 left and that his family didn’t know.
14- The scene with Jeremiah, Adnan, and Paloma in the hospital was so sweet. I felt like this was all three characters forgiving each other, and helping each other.
15- I loved the chapter when J6 was imagining his future with Jeremiah. It was so sweet and made my heart so happy.
Reasons
1- If you love Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s Web was blurbed as a part of this book. If you love Wilbur and Fern from Charlotte’s Web you will also love Jeremiah and J6 as they have a similar relationship while still being different.
2- If you love books where animals play a large role in the story.
J6 plays a large role in this story, and he was a hoot. I loved reading how much of a character he was, and I believe if you love animals, you would enjoy this story.
3- If you love Middle-Grade novels
Middle Grade as a genre is doing some fantastic things. That includes this book and how the characters were crafted. I believe anyone who enjoys Middle-Grade contemporary will enjoy this novel.
4- If you love heartwarming stories with a lot of heart
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that I love stories with a lot of heart that makes you feel things for the characters. Pighearted is an emotional roller coaster of a story with a lot of heart.
5- If you enjoy stories with both a heavy and lighthearted storyline
Again, these are the kinds of stories that I really enjoy. Pighearted had an even mix of heavy moments and lighter moments to show the fun sides of the story.
About the Author:
For four years Alex Perry taught English Language Arts and Reading to Houston middle schoolers ranging from 6th-8th grade, but she now lives in Arkansas with two large dogs, a husband, and one
small baby. Alex is the author of PIGHEARTED coming fall of 2021 and is
represented by Melissa Nasson of Rubin Pfeffer Content.
Author
Links:
Website: https://alexperrybooks.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Alextheadequate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexperrybooks
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20668816.Alex_Perry
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlexPerryBooks/
Tour
Schedule: https://tbrandbeyondtours.com/2021/09/26/tour-schedule-pighearted-by-alex-perry/
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