Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit (a Mixed-Up Book) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781419714887)

The publisher and author of Under a Pig Tree seem to be having communication issues. The author has written a clear, no-nonsense history of figs. But the publisher is sure she meant pigs. After all, what's the difference between two measly letters? What results is a hilarious illustrated history of pigs, from the earliest times ("Pigs were presented as 'medals' to the winners of the first Olympics") to the present day ("There is nothing better than enjoying a cup of tea or glass of milk with one of those famous Pig Newtons"). The author, needless to say, is not happy about this "little mix-up" and makes her feelings very clearly known--by scrawling all over the book!

With sticky notes from the publisher, angry scribbles from the author, wrinkles, and pages askew, Under a Pig Tree is a playful peek into a book in "midproduction" and a humorous look at the consequences of small mistakes, by industry pro Margie Palatini and up-and-coming talent Chuck Groenink.

Author: Margie Palatini
ISBN-10: 1419714880
ISBN-13: 9781419714887
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2015
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 10.80h x 9.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 177120 / Under a Pig Tree: A History of the Noble Fruit


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2015
Publishers Weekly 02/23/2015
Booklist 03/15/2015 pg. 82
School Library Journal 04/01/2015 pg. 132