{"product_id":"saucy-paperback","title":"Saucy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCynthia Kadohata\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarianna Raskin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Newbery Medalist and National Book Award-winning author Cynthia Kadohata comes a \"funny, lively\" (\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e), and heartwarming story about a girl and her ever-growing pig, Saucy--perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe One and Only Ivan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFlora \u0026amp; Ulysses\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeing a quadruplet can make it hard to stand out from the crowd. Becca's three brothers all have something that makes them...\u003ci\u003ethem\u003c\/i\u003e. Jake has his music, Jammer plays hockey, and K.C. thinks they're all living in a simulation and doesn't see the point of doing much of anything. Becca is the only one with nothing to make her special. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when she finds a tiny, sick piglet on the side of the road, Becca knows this is it. This is her thing. She names the piglet Saucy and between her own pleading and Saucy's sweet, pink face, Becca convinces her family to take her in. Soon, Saucy is as big a part of the family as anyone else--and getting \u003ci\u003ebigger\u003c\/i\u003e. With each pound Saucy gains, the more capable she becomes of destroying the house and landing Becca in trouble. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome tough decisions need to be made about Becca's pet, and her search for solutions brings to light exactly where Saucy came from. Turns out, there are a lot more scared piglets out there, and saving them may take Becca and her brothers finally doing something together.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCynthia Kadohata is the author of the Newbery Medal-winning book \u003ci\u003eKira-Kira\u003c\/i\u003e, the National Book Award winner \u003ci\u003eThe Thing About Luck\u003c\/i\u003e, the Jane Addams Peace Award and PEN America Award winner \u003ci\u003eWeedflower\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCracker!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Outside Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Million Shades of Gray\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHalf a World Away\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChecked\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePlace to Belong\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaucy\u003c\/i\u003e, and several critically acclaimed adult novels, including \u003ci\u003eThe Floating World\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives with her dogs and hockey-playing son in California. Visit her online at CynthiaKadohata.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarianna Raskin has always been fond of pigs and especially loves drawing them, so she obviously couldn't resist Saucy! When she's not illustrating naughty piglets, Marianna illustrates other books, like \u003ci\u003eFlorian's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e by Chava Nissimov, and works as an acclaimed animator in Israel. See more of her work at MariannaRaskin.com.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.84 x 7.68 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saucy\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728626126911,"sku":"9781442412798","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3a8bb7f2e7c50b47d85b555194b2ed75.webp?v=1765119194","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/saucy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}