A Day No Pigs Would Die

By: Robert Newton Peck

Narrated by: Lincoln Hoppe

Originally published in hardcover in 1972, A Day No Pigs Would Die was one of the first young adult books, along with titles like The Outsiders and The Chocolate War. In it, author Robert Newton Peck weaves a story of
a Vermont boyhood that is part fiction, part memoir. The result is a moving coming-of-age story that still resonates with teens today.©2010 Robert Newton Peck; (P)2010 Listening Library

Critic reviews

“Reading this book is like sipping hot cider in front of a crackling potbellied stove. Every page is suffused with wit and charm and glowing with warmth.”–Newsweek

“A lovely book. . . . Honest, moving, homely in the warm and simple sense of the word. . . . It is small, accepting and loving and it succeeds perfectly.”–Boston Globe

“You’ll find yourself caught up in the novel’s emotion from the very opening scene. . . . Love suffuses every page.”–The New York Times

"With plenty of Yankee common sense and dry wit, and some pathos as the boy at 13 takes on the duties of a man. For boys of this age and for the young of any age."--School Library Journal.

Won’t be the same again

This book swept me right into its world and then took me to a place I’ve never been before. I loved every minute of it and now I want to be a better person because of it. If you’re even questioning, trust me. BUY THE BOOK.

Tear-jerker, but very good

Such a sweet coming of age story. Really enjoyed listening to this one. Down to earth and engaging.

This book was as AWESOME !!!!

Took me back 35 years to the 1st time i read it.
thank you very much...

I loved A Day No Pigs Would Die

A Day No Pigs Would Die, was a great book. that has many morals and values in it. A splendid book to read.

The dad that unfortunately passed away towards the end of the book

This was an amazing book almost made me cry at the end but it was one of the best books of all time