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When Pig and Raj find a cat tied up in a shopping bag, Pig decides to keep it - even though it is the ugliest cat he has ever seen. But Pig's mum has other ideas. She says Baldy Cat must go. Will Pig get to keep his new pet? Book #11
Quick Summary
Pig's got that classic middle school stubbornness going on, and this book is a fun, quick ride because of it when he and his friend Raj stumble across this scraggly, funny-looking cat in a shopping bag, he decides right away that she belongs with him, even if nobody else can see why. The story is simple but kids tend to really get invested in Pig's mission to convince his mum that Baldy Cat deserves a home, and there's enough humor and heart to keep things moving at a good clip. This is a solid pick for reluctant readers or kids who like their books short, punchy, and laugh-out-loud funny without being silly for the sake of it. Parents can feel good about this one too there's nothing scary or inappropriate, just some gentle lessons about not judging by appearances wrapped up in a story that's genuinely amusing. If your kid has ever desperately wanted a pet and gotten a firm "no," they'll probably see a little bit of themselves in Pig. Fans of books like "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" or the "My Weird School" series will likely click with this one's humor and fast-paced format.