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Description
In this story, a boy from the city is sent to stay on a farm for a week, where he meets Jemima, a pig who loves eating acorns. When the boy feeds Jemima 127 acorns, she becomes ill, raising the question of whether she ate too many or if there is a secret causing her condition. The book is part of the World Book Day 2022 collection and is written at a 4.3 reading level for lower grades.
Quick Summary
In this heartwarming farm tale from beloved author Michael Morpurgo, a city boy discovers that his new pig friend Jemima has eaten exactly 127 acorns and now feels mysteriously ill. Kids will be hooked by the sweet pig personality, the counting element that makes them feel like detectives, and the gentle mystery of whether Jemima's illness comes from too many acorns or something completely unexpected. If your kid loves other Morpurgo farm stories like "The Sheep-Pig" or enjoys animal tales with hidden secrets, they'll absolutely adore this World Book Day gem. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 who are ready for short chapter books with big hearts and tiny mysteries.