{"product_id":"saving-marty-isbn-9780399539084","title":"Saving Marty","description":"\u003cb\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eBecause of Winn Dixie\u003c\/i\u003e will adore this warm and heart-wrenching story of the friendship between a boy and a pig who thinks it's a dog.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Eleven-year-old Lorenzo Ventura knows heroes are rare—like his father, who died in the war, or his friend Paloma Lee, who fearlessly pursues her dream of being a famous musician. Renzo would never describe himself as a hero, but his chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Marty is extraordinary—he thinks he’s a dog and acts like one too—and his bond with Renzo is truly one of a kind. At first, the family farm seems like the perfect home for Marty, but as he approaches 350 pounds, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mom that a giant pig makes a good pet. So when Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident, Renzo knows Marty’s time is up. He’d do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty?\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Paul Griffin masterfully melds the heartrending and the hopeful in this unforgettable story about the power of friendship . . . and the unsung heroes all around us.* \"Smart, honest, and heart-achingly real.\" — \u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* \"[Paul Griffin's] well-drawn characters leave lasting impressions, and he gracefully delves into themes that include love, sacrifice, friendship, and accountability.\" — \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This moving story will appeal to readers who love realistic fiction with music, animals, and a dash of humor.\" — \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Griffin’s novelpacks a powerful punch...[and]captures a slice ofAmericana—the flyover farms of middle America—rarely depicted so sensitively in contemporary middlegradefiction. Hand this one to fans of animal-centered stories.\" — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ePaul Griffin is the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eWhen Friendship Followed Me Home\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Ten Mile River\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Orange Houses\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBurning Blue\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives, writes, and trains dogs in New York City.","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300327543013,"sku":"NP9780399539084","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780399539084.jpg?v=1767736150","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/saving-marty-isbn-9780399539084","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}