Reader reviewed by Zach

My book review is on a book named The Pigman. The author is Paul Zindel.To me this book was terrific. In the beginning John was talking about these weird bombs that he had made, and hid in the bathroom, and as he heard them, he would chuckle. He`s a smoker, and a drinker. Lorraine actually likes john, and one day they met Mr.Pignati, and they changed forever. Mr.Pignati has these pig statues all over his house, and when John and Lorraine throw a party, the statues get broken. When Mr.Pignati found out he banished them from his home. Mr.Pignati changed t here lives forever.They were very sad about how Mr.Pignati banished them. Then they found out about his secret.

Despite everything, now John And Lorraine want to do something good  with there life.

To Me this was a great book and I think you should pick it up sometime and just start reading!

Reader reviewed by Tanner/cupcake WV

The Pig man by Paul Zindel

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At the beginning of the story there is a couple kids named Lorraine and John. They have been friends a while.

They prank call random people every Wednesday. They call a guy named the pig man . He likes to talk a lot on the phone. Lorraine and John made up this pretend donation thing called L&J.

The pig man wants to donate some money to them like 10 dollars. John thought it was a bad idea at first but they went anyway. They got there and all he did was talk until they said we have to go. .

The pig man gave them there money and they asked why hes house was so dirty. He said hes wife was in California. He said she did all the cleaning .He said shes been gone a month. The pig man almost started crying.

I hope you like this book. It is interesting.

Reader reviewed by D

The Pigman is about two kids named John and Lorraine who prank calls Mr. Pignati. Then they keep on going over to his house everyday, but they have to try to hide it from their friends so their friends dont think something weird is going on.

John and Lorraine really do not know what they are getting themselves into when they prank call Mr. Pignati. They think that they are just playing a practical jock but they dont know that they are going to be friends with this total stranger. And that they are going to make this mans life better

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In this story Mr. Pignati acts just like a little kid in this story. He loves to take the kids (John and Lorraine) out shopping and every thing else. The character John has a problem in this story the problem is that he grew up around a person that drinks a lot. So now John thinks that is okay to drink and smoke. Lorraine trys to convince John that he can get lung cancer or even worse and die, but John doesnt listen to her.
I think that this is a really good book. If you read this book you will really like it. It has different emotions like mad, sad, frustrated, sorry, and joyful. The author really does know how to write a good book

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This is a very good book. And you will definitely like this book.

Reader reviewed by Sierra H.

Book title and author: The Pigman by Paul Zindlel

Title of review: The Pigman by Sierra H.

Number of stars (1 to 5): 4/5

This book was ok I thought that the book was sad at times and happy at others. The one thing I loved about this book is that you never know whats going to happen next. The main characters are Lorraine, Mr.Pignati, John, and Bobo. When John and Lorraine where in the high school Johns Nike name was the bathroom bomber, because he use to set off bombs in the bath room. Then he started to pick on the librarian Miss Reillen they call her the Cricket. Lorraine lives with her mom because her dad died four years ago.

Lorraine, John and some other friends played this game were you had to see if you can stay on the phone the longest and that how they met Mr.Pignati

Mr.Pignati lives only a block away from Lorraine so that why she picked him she told him that she worked at the L&J fund at she wanted to know if he would like to give a donate. He says he will but only ten dollars.

This books ending ended to sad. At the end this book the thing that got me is that John smokes and drinks.

This book was ok I liked it some but not a lot I would

Recommend this book to some but not all&.

Reader reviewed by Brett WV

The Pigman by Paul Zindel

Number of stars (1 to 5): 4/5

This book is called the Pigman. It is about two teenage kids and an old man.

First off the book begins by introducing John and Lorraine. John is the kind of guy who can kill a guy and get away with it. Lorraine is nice but can be easily lured into things. They meet the pigman by randomly prank calling people. Unfortunately Mr. Pignati is a victim.

They get Mr. Pignati for money in a fake charity. Mr. Pignati wants them to come get it. That is when it all began.

Mr. Pignati treated them like his own kids. They went to the zoo together, and bought them anything they wanted. They also fed Mr. Pignatis best friend bobo the baboon. While they are shopping, Mr. Pignati is trying to keep up with them and that is when it all start

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Overall I thought the book pretty good and I would recommend for anybody. I hope you enjoy it like I did.

Reader reviewed by Maria WV

The Pigman

The Pigman by Paul Zindel

A book review on The Pigman

Three Stars

        The Pigman is a book written by Paul Zindel. It is about two sophomores named Lorraine and John. These two teenagers are telling their story about this guy they met, who they nicknamed Pigman because he had a collection of glass pigs. Lorraine and John first talked to this guy while prank calling. He sounded lonely so they went to his house, and they all became friends. Lorraine and John took advantage of the old man. While he was in the hospital after having a heart attack, Lorraine and John decided to have a party at his house. They practically ruined all of his pig collection and his dead wifes clothes. When the Pigman returned he was angry with them and told them not to come back to his house. Lorraine and John felt terrible so they asked the Pigman if he wanted to go to the zoo. The Pigman agreed, even after what Lorraine and John did to him. Once they got to the zoo, the Pigman realized that his friend, BoBo the baboon died, the Pigman dropped dead. Lorraine and John then realized that they intruded on the Pigmans life and really felt bad about it. They had learned to love the Pigman, and missed him more than they could imagine. I enjoyed reading this book. I liked it because it was about teenagers, and it was a very good example on how teenagers think, and how they act. It would be a good book for anyone to read, not just teenagers. I would recommend it to anyone.

 

Reader reviewed by Ashley in WV

     In the town of Stapleton, John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen befriend a lonely old man they call Pigman. The Pigman is a story of two high school sophomores who make friends or take advantage of a kind old man, depending on how you view the story. It is a young adult book
       The story of the Pigman is complex tale of friendship, trust, and one lonely old man in need of a friend. When a telephone game leads John and Lorraine to the home of Mr. Angelo Pignati as charity workers to collect ten dollars from a friendly man they find that he is in need of a friend. However Mr. Pignati wants more from them than they from him, he wants company, and someone to talk to while his dear Conchetta is visiting family in California. Later on though the kids find the horrible piece of paper stating Conchetta isnt in California shes dead! The kids then decide to forget about the money and help this man, they are shown his collection of ceramic pigs; his only friend other than the two them, Bobo a baboon at the local zoo; and taken shopping with a credit card! When Mr. Pignati falls ill however things began to change, John and Lorraine decide to throw a party the night of Mr., Pignatis return. At the end of the night Conchettas clothing is destroyed, the pigs are broken, and the house is a mess. On top of all that the next time they visit the zoo Bobo has died. This is the final straw for the Pigman he dies at the zoo. Therefore John and Lorraine blame themselves for his death which is what persuaded them to write this memorial epic to start with.
      I liked The Pigman, I thought it was set in the late 70s and may have been out of date but dont stop reading it because you dont get the full affect unless you read it all. It wasnt my favorite book but it was a timeless lesson involved. I especially like when John and Lorraine dress in Conchettas and the Pigmans clothes and acted as though he was an actor and she a famous writer. I also liked when they were all roller skating around the house and acting as though no one had a care in the world. I think that as the story evolves the kids become the adult and Mr. Pignati becomes like their child while in the hospital. Also I think the author hints at some feelings and possible a relationship forming between John and Lorraine in the middle of the book. 
     In conclusion The Pigman is a three star classic full of mystery sadness and guilt of the Pigmans death. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading classics.

Reader reviewed by Jordan in WV

    My book review is on The Pig man, originally written by Paul Zindel. The story had three main characters in the story; John, Lorraine, and Mr. Pignati. Each one of the characters has several conflicts throughout the story. The story in my opinion is a big suspension builder. It is like that in the whole story.

     John and Lorraine is students in Franklin High School. John is a trouble maker. His freshman year he got the nickname Bathroom Bomber. He drinks and smokes Lorraine thinks it was because he watched his dad do it when he was younger. John wants to be an actor when he grows up. Lorraine is an intelligent girl. Her mother doesnt like her looks. She wants to be a psychiatrist when she grows up. Mr. Pignati is a retired electrician. He is very lonely man his wife is in California taking care of his sister. He collects glass pigs for a hobby.
     John and his friends including Lorraine have a prank call competition. Where you prank call someone and try to keep them on Where the phone the longest. That is how John band Lorraine got to know Mr. Pignati. Lorraine called him and told him that she was a representing a charity called the J & L Fund. Mr. Pignati offered ten bucks to them. John said ok and they went and visited him.

     I kind of liked the story because it was pretty interesting. I think most people would like if they read it. The story is not that long thats why I was going to read it, and it was for school thing. Then it was a pretty good and I was really interested in it. 

      This book was a pretty good book. If you read it you probably wont want to put it down. It really had a lot of suspense thats why it was swo interesting tyo me. the characters were good for the story, and it got your imagination running when you read it.

Reader reviewed by jake wv

Book title and author: The Pigman by Paul Zindel

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Number of stars (1 to 5):3

This is the story called the Pigman by Paul Zindel.This book is about two sophomores who meet this old man who lives alone and collects pigs and likes strange food over a telephone game. John who is know as the bathroom bomber because he use to set of bombs in the bathroom and Lorraine who is the quiet type of girl. But what they dont know is when Mr.Pignati thinks that they are a charity he invites them over to give them a donation. But Lorraine does not think it is a good idea till John talks her into it.

After they meet the Pigman they become great friends and the next day the Mr. Pignati invite them to the zoo where he shows them Bobo a baboon that he feeds every day and from then on they are over at Mr. Pignati house every day. All till the Mr. Pignati had heartache and was rush to the hospital. When they visit Mr. Pignati he say to watch the house for him and feed Bobo. When John talks Lorraine into having a party nothing really breaks till Norton finds out and when John discoveries Norton steal Mr.Pignati stuff Norton runs out the back door breaking all of Mr. Pignati pigs. Then Mr. Pignati surprising come home early and orders every one out of the house. John and Lorraine was token home by the cops. The next day when they try to get in touch with Mr. Pignati and ask him to go to the zoo.

I thought the book was good not really my kind of book but it was very interesting I think it is a book worth reading and one that should be recognized. Also it gives a good lesson on life.

This is a good book about how a nice old man who they thought might have been a weirdo and starts a good friendship. Who spent his money on them like nobody has before and really cares about them. And teaches them a good lesson about it how you make your life.

I really think everyone should read this book. I really like it and think it teaches a great lesson about life. And how you should respect older people and the lesson they have to share. Also I think more people should do tech step because it is very simple to use.

Reader reviewed by Nancy

Book title and author: Paul Zindel and The Pigman

Title of review: Pigman

Number of stars (1 to 5): 3

John and Lorraine, sophomores of Franklin High School, are the outsiders of the cliques. They meet when Lorraine sits with John at the bus stop, and their endless laughing brings them together. John is the class clown of the school! He is known for his fruit rolls and bathroom bombs. When Lorraine is the quiet one and has a strict mother who hates men and boys. 

            When one day, Lorraine prank calls an elderly man named Mr. Angelo Pignati. He talks endlessly to Lorraine, and then finally Lorraine tells Mr. Pignati that she has called to ask from money for the L&J fund. Mr. Pignati agrees, and this is where their troubles begin.

            As they skip school to go pick up the money, Lorraine backs down but finally agrees to go. When they arrive, Lorraine feels sorry for the man and agrees to go to the zoo. They meet a baboon named BoBo. Soon enough, Mr. Pignati has a nickname, The Pigman, and all goes well until a dreadful accident happens.

           

            As the Pigman comes home, John and Lorraine gets into major trouble. They throw an out-of-hand party that destroys the Pigmans pig collection and his wifes clothing line, they get caught by the police, and John is drunk!

 

           The Pigman returns, what happens, well& I cannot tell you that, instead read the book and find out!

The book, Pigman, was not of my best interest. I enjoyed it at parts and highly recommend to those who love to read a lesson-filled book. But, I am more of the action-filled book. But, I have nothing against Paul Zindels books. But, this book did not hold much of my interest.