Flora is a pig, but she tries not to act like one. While her siblings are all happy to stay safe in their pen, Flora dreams of adventure. One day she sneaks out and sees the dogs training to pull a sled in the South Pole. They look so noble as they race by, working together to pull their load. From that day on Flora is determined to join them. She runs as fast as she can and builds up her strength. When the farmer goes to pick a pig to send away with them, Flora is quick to volunteer. Everyone thinks that the idea of a sled pig is ridiculous, but Flora knows that soon she will get her chance to prove just how strong and brave she is.
I fell in love with this book on the first page! It reminds me of Charlotte's Web and A Tale of Despereaux. Flora is wonderfully plucky and ready to face danger. Even more admirable is the way that she is open and friendly to everyone, even if they give her reason not to be. These friends become important as the story continues. This is a story about the value of working together and inspiring others to hang in even when times get though. The illustrations throughout do a great job at capturing the big personalities in the book.
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig: A novel of snow and courage by Chris Kurtz
Erica's Picks
2nd-4th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Animals, Friendship
I fell in love with this book on the first page! It reminds me of Charlotte's Web and A Tale of Despereaux. Flora is wonderfully plucky and ready to face danger. Even more admirable is the way that she is open and friendly to everyone, even if they give her reason not to be. These friends become important as the story continues. This is a story about the value of working together and inspiring others to hang in even when times get though. The illustrations throughout do a great job at capturing the big personalities in the book.
The Adventures of a South Pole Pig: A novel of snow and courage by Chris Kurtz
Erica's Picks
2nd-4th Grade
Tags: Adventure, Animals, Friendship
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