Books like Goodbye, Pink Pig by C. S. Adler
Amanda, at ten, feels isolated until she meets her best friend, a tiny pink pig made of rose quartz that fits in her palm. The Pig has the power to whisk Amanda into the fantastical Little World, where they frolic together. When an evil wizard threatens to destroy this glowing realm, Amanda must summon courage to save the Pig and its miniature companions. Though her family dismisses her adventures as make‑believe, Amanda’s triumph turns her into a stronger, more confident young person, ready to find happiness in both worlds.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: C. S. Adler
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