The Adventures of a South Pole Pig by Chris Kurtz follows Flora an adventurous piglet who is always looking for something new and exciting. Since she lives in a pigpen her dreams of adventures can't be pursued. After one small expedition she finds that her hearts desire is to become a sled-pig like the sled-dogs in her farm. Will her goal be achieved? Will she truly be Flora-the-explorer?
This is a fantastic book. Flora's adventurous, brave and courageous qualities as well as her hard-working spirit and Luna the lazy cat make for great characters. The farm setting along with the worry that the Flora might end up as food make for a great story. Kurtz really kept the book alive especially with Flora's energetic personality.
Appropriateness: This is a book that works well for younger advanced readers as well as a read aloud. Flora's personality will make this book a hit with the younger set (and this fifth grade reader loved it even though it was for younger students). There is no inappropriate content or romance.
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