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Pig-Heart Boy

Malorie Blackman

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English
Corgi Childrens
23 September 2022
The Carnegie-medal-shortlisted, thought-provoking bestseller for Middle grade readers from iconic author, Malorie Blackman. Now with a fresh package.

All Cameron wants is a 'normal' life - friends, swimming, school, family.

But most normal thirteen-year-olds don't desperately need a new heart because theirs doesn't work properly.

One doctor offers hope. Cameron could - if he and his parents agree - take part in a radical and controversial procedure involving the transplant of a pig's heart into his human body. It's risky. And it's never been done before . . .

While Cameron comes to terms with the idea, he finds the world around him is much, much less accepting. But surely everyone will understand that it's better to have a pig's heart that works than a human heart that doesn't - won't they . . .?
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Imprint:   Corgi Childrens
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   184g
ISBN:   9780552551663
ISBN 10:   055255166X
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 9 to 11 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  9-11 years ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Malorie Blackman has written over seventy books for children and young adults. Many of her books have also been adapted for stage and television, including a major BBC production of Noughts & Crosses. Malorie has been awarded the Eleanor Farjeon award, received an OBE, and served as Children's Laureate.

Reviews for Pig-Heart Boy

A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue Guardian Engrossing story Daily Telegraph A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes Independent Great for older readers able to tackle issues First 20060802 A bizarre yet strangely realistic book ... The plot is well developed with many unexpected twists The Times 20050625


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