Books like The witch's pig by Mary Calhoun
The story adapts a traditional Cornish folklore narrative, focusing on a male protagonist who tries to deceive a woman reputed to be a witch. His plan backfires, leading to a cascade of misfortunes that illustrate the perils of hubris. The tale highlights themes of cunning, superstition, and the natural world, with a central motif of a pig that embodies both comedic and ominous elements within the folklore setting.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Mary Calhoun
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