Saving Marty

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Eleven-year-old Lorenzo would never describe himself as a hero. No, a hero is someone rare - like his father, who died in the war, or his friend Paloma Lee, who fearlessly pursues her dream of being a famous musician. But Renzo's chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet. Marty is extraordinary - he thinks he's a dog and acts like one too - and his bond with Renzo is truly one of a kind. But as Marty approaches 350 pounds, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mother that a giant pig makes a good petaespecially after Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident. Renzo knows Marty's time is up. He'd do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty

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`Paul Griffin is the sort of writer youre torn between telling the whole world about and keeping all to yourself. * Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief *
`This story convinced me all over again that love and imagination are lifes biggest magic. * Rebecca Stead, author of When You Reach Me, on When Friendship Followed Me Home *
`A great, heart-tugging, affirming read for the mid-primary age group and well beyond. * Magpies on When Friendship Followed Me Home *
`Griffin gracefully answers and solves mysteries, leaving us with hope and a smile without making things falsely shiny and bright. * New York Times on When Friendship Followed Me Home *
`Entrancing, magical, tragic, and uplifting. * Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on When Friendship Followed Me Home *
`Saving Marty is a gentle read about coping with horrendous news, surviving against the odds, and love in all its forms. Its a keeper. * Kids Book Review *
`Warm, sweet, funny and heart-warmingA unique story; fresh and contemporary, it will bring a lump to your throat but youll finish it with a smile. * Magpies *

Author Bio

Paul Griffin is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including Ten Mile River, Burning Blue and Adrift. When Friendship Followed Me Home, published by Text in 2016, was his first book for younger readers. He lives, trains dogs and writes in New York City.