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Desert Rose, a young pig farmer, stumbles upon a large gold nugget on her farm and sets her sights on entering the biggest, fattest hog in Texas into the state fair. Determined to transport the hog to Laredo, she relies on the help of a cast of colorful farm animals; each with their own quirks, they aid her in the quest. Along the way, Desert Rose learns teamwork and perseverance as she battles the challenges of traveling with a hefty pig and navigating ranch life.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alison Jackson
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