Pig-Heart Boy by Malorie Blackman - ISBN: 9780552551663
Paperback
A boy needs a heart, gets a pig’s: Can he survive?

Pig-Heart Boy

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  • Paperback

    256 pages

  • Release Date

    23 September 2022

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Summary

The Carnegie-medal-shortlisted, thought-provoking bestseller for Middle Grade readers from iconic author, Malorie Blackman. Now with a fresh package.

All Cameron wants is a ‘normal’ life - friends, swimming, school, family.

But most normal thirteen-year-olds don’t desperately need a new heart because theirs doesn’t work properly.

One doctor offers hope. Cameron could - if he and his parents agree - take part in a radical and controversial procedure involving the transp…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780552551663
ISBN-10:055255166X
Author:Malorie Blackman
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Imprint:Corgi Childrens
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:256
Edition:11000th
Release Date:23 September 2022
Weight:183g
Dimensions:197mm x 128mm x 16mm
Series:Corgi Books
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Engrossing story

A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue * Guardian *An engrossing story * Daily Telegarph *A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes * Independent *Many unexpected twists * The Times *

About The Author

Malorie Blackman

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses. Malorie has been awarded the Eleanor Farjeon award, received an OBE, and served as Children’s Laureate.

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