by J.K. Rowling (j Rowling)
From the creator of Harry Potter comes another delightful children’s book titled The Christmas Pig. The story begins with the breakup of a family and how the young hero copes with the changes in his life. The main character, Jack, now attends a different school where he meets Holly, a celebrity gymnast who is mentor to Jack. Things are looking up for him until Jack’s Mom decides to remarry — Holly’s Dad. Holly finds herself in the middle of a difficult situation as she goes from only child to stepchild in Jack’s home. Jack becomes the target of Holly’s anger about this change in her situation and she does the unthinkable, discarding his beloved toy onto a busy freeway. Even the purchase of a duplicate toy does nothing to assuage Jack’s grief and anger. Suddenly, a Christmas miracle occurs and Jack is sent to the land of lost toys in an effort to rescue his beloved pig toy. The story is a creative look at how children cope in the midst of a crisis and how healing can take place through forgiveness. The book is full of adventure, love and sorrow. Although some scenes might be a bit too frightening or intense for younger children, the book as a whole is well-written and a joy to finish. I highly recommend it!
(If you enjoy this, you may also
wish to try The Ickabog also by J.K. Rowling.)
( official The
Christmas Pig web site ) | ( official J.K. Rowling web
site )
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Kim J.’s review of J.K. Rowling’s The Ickabog in the August 2021 Staff
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Bennett Martin Public Library — Public Service
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