Books like Pigs might fly by Dick King-Smith
In this heartwarming children’s tale, a runt piglet is born with deformed front feet that make walking difficult. With the guidance of a clever duck and a supportive otter, he teaches himself to swim. When a flood floods the pig farm, the newly strong piglet uses his swimming skills to save his friends and become the farm’s hero.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Dick King-Smith
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