Showing results for "Pigs" in Literature & Fiction

In Pigs Have Wings, affably potty Lord Emsworth is embroiled in a fierce pig-rearing battle with his obese neighbour, Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe. Tossed in for good measure: romantic entanglements, some dubious detective work and a fearful dieting product called 'Slimmo'.

Three Little Pigs collects all three books to form the complete Pig Series, for the first time ever. Edward Lee carves his own extreme horror path within Book 1: The Pig and Book 2: The House and completes the trifecta with the all-new, gore-induced, much anticipated novella, Pig Ouija.

Hi Everyone, I am three and I love to read books. Me and my dad are starting to share this time with everyone across world. I have read all the stories so now my dad is writing the stories and making new stories with different characters. Read Along with Peppa pig, Pig the pug, pete the cat and many more You can follow me & my other fun content on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSOa1ha9G9d-k_iACXb9DHg

Francesca Ekwuyasi’s debut novel tells the interwoven stories of twin sisters, Kehinde and Taiye, and their mother, Kambirinachi. Kambirinachi feels she was born an Ogbanje, a spirit that plagues families with misfortune by dying in childhood to cause its mother misery. She believes that she has made the unnatural choice of staying alive to love her human family and now lives in fear of the consequences of that decision.

A fantasy/horror novella, Our Monsters Are Real takes place in the summer of a small, Midwestern town called Edlund. Daryl, the farm boy hero, is soon to graduate high school and uses an unknown source of magic against a morbid family. Teenage adolescence, desire, and rock and roll all play their part in discovering secrets that affect the lives of the Carters as they settle into their new life.

Four children live on an island that serves as the repository for all the world’s garbage. Trash arrives, the children sort it, and then they feed it to a herd of insatiable pigs: a perfect system. But when a barrel washes ashore with a boy inside, the children must decide whether he is more of the world’s detritus, meant to be fed to the pigs, or whether he is one of them.

Although he was watching closely when the mummer was poisoned, it took Gil Cunningham several days and three more poisonings to work out how it was done. Danny Gibson and Nanty Bothwell, rivals for the affections of Agnes Renfrew, the apothecary's pretty daughter, are also good friends.

Jake lost his wife and unborn daughter on a West Texas highway when three police officers abused their authority. The pigs thought they had got off scot-free until Jake took justice into his own hands.

From the brilliantly talented National Poetry Series and James Laughlin Award winner comes a third collection of poems that uses the humble pig as a lens to explore the body, faith, desire, and power. This imaginative and singular poetry collection interrogates the broadest ideas surrounding the...

The Korticos are from a well-endowed pygmy tribe in West Africa; the Mandingas are descended from a tribe of tall Ghanaians. Both families have been brought to Cuba as slaves. Oscar Kortico and Jose Mandinga, inseparable friends, marry a pair of sisters, and in the tiny hamlet of Pig's Foot (Pata de Puerco), five generations of these families will live out their colorful lives through the tumultuous sweep of Cuban history.

Dive into this enchanting rendition of the beloved classic tale of the three little pigs and their encounter with a cunning wolf. Published in 1904, this version offers a delightful twist in the second half that brings a fresh perspective to the story. Whether you choose to listen or read along with the Library of Congress facsimile from the International Childrens Digital Library, this charming narrative is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

Cuando Eufrasia Vela empieza a trabajar como cuidadora de ancianos, no sospecha que su oficio la llevará a una encrucijada existencial. La íntima relación que mantiene con doña Carmen, el doctor Harrison y Los Siete Magníficos —entrañables personajes que se apoderan de su pensamiento y su cariño— la obliga a replantearse su papel de madre y hermana, las vicisitudes de la longevidad, las formas de la compasión y el sorpresivo valor que los cuyes, esos conejillos de Indias tan peculiares, adquieren en su presupuesto moral.

Pointvilla...A quiet town, the kind of place old folk go to watch the sea roll in and the years roll out. The kind of place guys like the man in the pig mask can make an easy dime, or an easy killing. An inhuman intelligence crawls up the shore and sprawls over Pointvilla. A thing capable of stealing bodies, and drawing minds into one, into it - the MIND. An intelligence pulling Pig Mask inward as others swirl around Pig himself, like he's a planet, a force, and the rest are drawn by gravity.

Claire Peterson was born into an abusive, toxic family. Unwanted by her mother, wanted by her father in ways she could never imagine. She lives on a farm surrounded by pigs and assorted other animals and a lake used by fishermen regularly. Because of this, she is also taunted and bullied at school by the other kids. Until new neighbours move in just down the road; an opportunity to finally be loved and accepted by a real friend. But her luck isn’t going to change here, either. She soon outstays her welcome and once more is alone again in the world.

From the wicked imagination of award-winning writer Warren Ellis comes DEAD PIG COLLECTOR, a love story with a classic Ellis twist. So while it might be a love story, it's also about killing people and disposing of their bodies in the most efficient manner possible. DEAD PIG COLLECTOR introduces...

A story about Lord Emsworth, keen that his fat pig, the Empress of Blandings, should win the 87th annual Shropshire Agricultural Show contest. Yet how he regains the appetite of his sow is truly worth listening to.

The small college town of Stillwater has emptied for the winter holiday. There’s only a skeleton crew at the lab, and the steady stream of carcasses has slowed to a trickle. Josie expects it’ll be a nice respite after a few hectic months, so she doesn’t mind being at the lab despite her creepy coworker, Gerald, lurking in the halls. Anticipating a light caseload, she plans on spending her free time helping her friend, Laila, dodge the machinations of her overbearing parents.

Dive into a world of whimsical tales and clever fables, where humor dances with insight. Each story playfully critiques our human quirks or simply invites laughter for its own sake. Enjoy these delightful readings brought to life by the talented volunteers at LibriVox. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Dive into the delightful world of Squinty the Comical Pig, a whimsical childrens tale filled with the hilarious escapades of a charming pig. Written by the enigmatic Richard Barnum, whose tales have captured the hearts of many, this story stands out as his most celebrated work. Perfect for both kids and the young at heart, this book promises laughter and joy on every page. Whether youre a child or simply young at heart, prepare for a delightful journey that will tickle your funny bone! Summary by Stav Nisser.

In this third novel in the Series Jake Cooper investigates the theft of a secret gefilte fish recipe, and finds the body of a missing kosher supervisor in a strange place. Jake finds himself in a personal pickle. To further his relationship with Mindy he must first find the murderer, but all the evidence points to her own son. Should he reveal the truth, or suppress the evidence?