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Renzo lives on a Pennsylvania farm with his mother, grandfather, and his beloved pig, Marty, who proudly believes he is a dog. A quiet, aspiring guitarist, Renzo feels more comfortable letting his charismatic friend Paloma speak for him, all while dreaming of surfing in California, becoming a veterinarian, and discovering the story of his unknown war hero father. As Marty grows larger and his eccentric behavior becomes more pronounced, Renzo quickly realizes his mother will not accept such an unusual pet. Facing the threat of losing Marty, Renzo teams up with Paloma to protect their extraordinary farm companion and prove that true friendship transcends expectations.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Paul Griffin
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