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THE PIGMAN |
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By Pulitzer Prize-Winner Paul Zindel |
Narrated by Eden Riegel & Charlie McWade |
One of the best-selling young adult books of all time. |
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| Zindel's groundbreaking, bestselling tour de force is the unforgettable tale of two disillusioned high school students who have their faith in humanity restored by lonely, eccentric Mr. Pignati, whom they dub the Pigman. One of the first young adult books ever written and is taught in classrooms all over the US. Includes a fascinating interview with the author, Paul Zindel. |
| Retail |
$24.95 |
EAN: 9781935169000 |
(Paperboard Box) |
| Library |
$34.95 |
EAN: 9781935169017 |
(Library Binder) |
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| Awards |
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- 2010 Audie Award Finalist - Fiction Category
- Margaret A. Edwards Award
- New York Times Outstanding Children's Book of the Year
- Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
- One of the 100 Best of the Best Books for Young Adults--1967-1992, 1994
- Horn Book Fanfare Honor List
- Media & Methods Maxi Award
- Child Study Association of America Children's Book of the Year
- Book World Best Children's Book of the Year
- American Library Association Notable Children's Book
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| Audio Reviews |
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"This remarkable audiobook is a must-have for high-school and public libraries. Charlie Mcwade and Eden Riegel do an outstanding job of bringing the characters to life."
 -- School Library Journal Star Review (October 2009)
"Moving, beautifully performed."
-- Sound Commentary (June 2009)
"Their smart-alecky delivery makes the story as fresh and real today as it was when first published in 1968."
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Audiofile Magazine (July 2009)
"A great way to introduce a new generation to the popular book."
-- Booklist (August 2009)
"Both stories' enduring themes - loyalty, friendship, alienation - are entirely relevant to a contemporary audience."
-- The Horn Book (November/December 2009)
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"An intensely moving story of believably alienated young people." -- SLJ.
"As serious as it is funny, as moral as it is tough, as truthful as it is exciting." -- Elizabeth Janeway.
"Headline news…remarkable…Zindel has written a story that will not be denied." -- Publishers Weekly
"This is a shocker of a book. Startling and truthful and vivid." -- Young Readers’ Review
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| Product Details |
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| Age: |
11 - 17 |
| Runtime: |
4.5 hours |
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Audio CD |
| Publisher: |
Graymalkin Media |
| Released: |
04/31/09 |
| Availability: |
All major suppliers |
| Digital: |
Overdrive in Sept. 2009 |
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| Author |
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PAUL ZINDEL (1936-2003) wrote 40 novels including The Pigman, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. The Pigman is widely recognized as one of the first authentic young adult novels. His other novels include The Pigman’s Legacy ; The Pigman and Me ; and My Darling, My Hamburger. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his play, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. Fans can visit his official website: www.paulzindel.com. |
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| Narrators |
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EDEN RIEGEL made her Broadway debut at age seven in Les Miserables, and went on to starring roles in theater, television and film. She received a Daytime Emmy Award for her portrayal of Bianca on ABC’s All My Children. |
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CHARLIE MCWADE is a stage and screen actor who also has numerous television and radio credits. He has appeared in the feature film Road Trip, the NBC drama Third Watch and Neil Simon’s Hotel Suite. |
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| Other Audiobooks also by Paul Zindel: |
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The Pigman's Legacy
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The Pigman & Me
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Loch
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Rats
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Raptor
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The Doom Stone
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