From the Inside Flap
The Pigman has been dead for four months when John and Lorraine visit his empty house-and discover a down-and-out old man on the run from the tax collector. Convinced he's a sign from beyond the grave, John and Lorraine decide they've been given a chance to make up for what happened to the Pigman. Suddenly they're deep in another zany adventure with a surprising old man. What the learn along the way is the Pigman's Legacy.
From the Back Cover
The Pigman's return ...
Four months after the Pigman died, John and Lorraine are passing by their old friend's empty house when they receive the shock of their lives: An elderly man has taken up residence in the abandoned home. Convinced this down-and-out recluse is a sign from beyond the grave, John and Lorraine decide they've been given a chance to make up for what happened to the Pigman -- a chance to make things right, once and for all.
About the Author
Paul Zindel (1936-2003) wrote over 40 novels including The Pigman, which has sold millions of copies and translated all over the world. The Pigman is widely recognized as one of the first authentic young adult novels and is taught in schools all over the USA. His novels have won practically every award there is to win in young adult literature. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his play, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds. His other novels include The Pigmans Legacy; The Pigman and Me; and My Darling, My Hamburger.
LEGACY is a sequel to Zindel's 1968 classic, THE PIGMAN. Young Lorraine and John are spooked when they discover that another lonely old man is living in their friend the Pigman's home. But they also feel that by helping the new resident, they might have a chance to make up for what happened to their dear friend. Narrators Eden Riegel and Charlie McWade narrate alternating chapters, which reflect the alternating points of view of the novel. Their voices enrich the moving story and make it seem more up to date. As the young pair make the Colonel's last days happy, he helps them feel loved and appreciated in a way they don't feel by their own families. Through the multidimensionality of all the characters, the Pigman's legacy is again revealed. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2009, Portland, Maine
