The Pigman & Me

In "The Pigman and Me," Paul Zindel recounts a pivotal year in his teenage life spent in Travis, Staten Island, alongside his sister Betty and their mother. This transformative period features his deep friendship with Jennifer Wolupopski, significant events like the tale of the apple tree and Cemetery Hill, and the impactful presence of Nonno Frankie Vivona, who becomes a mentor figure to Paul, known as his Pigman. The story promises an authentic exploration of adolescence while unveiling a profound life lesson shared by the Pigman himself.