PIG Pack x 6 Pack by Barbara Catchpole (author)

Meet Peter Ian Green – PIG for short. He has sticky-out ears and sticky-up bright red hair. He attends Coalpits Road High School (or ‘The Pits’ as it is known locally) and lives with his mum. Twelve-year-old Pig is small for his age, but says his mum is huge for hers. She is a single mum, but Pig says she looks more like a double mum or even a treble mum. As Pig bravely navigates the challenges of school, family life and girls with the help of his best friend Raj, his brushes with farts, sparkly pants and plastic poos will have readers of all ages hooting! Aimed at struggling and reluctant readers, Barbara Catchpole’s quirky cartoon-style novels are a sweet yet earthy comic triumph. With his clear and unsentimental take on the world and fascination with bodily functions, Pig’s voice will speak directly to young boys.