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Day No Pigs Would Die

Day No Pigs Would Die more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

This autobiographical novel which evokes scenes of by-gone times is about the author, just turning 13, living on a farm in Vermont. The young protagonist struggles with the loss of both his father and his favorite pig, forcing him to become a man before his time in this gentle, moving, and poignant book.

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Soup

Soup more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Rob and Soup are best friends. The two are always creating new adventures, which somehow always seem to turn to trouble. This autobiographical novel about the author's boyhood is timeless.

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Soup & Me more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

The further adventures and misadventures of Rob and Soup, two boys growing up in a small Vermont town.

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Soup for President

Soup for President more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

It's a battle of loyalties when Soup decides to run for class president against Rob's sweetheart, Norma Jean. Whom should Rob choose when it comes time to vote? "Peck's folksy humor is at its best here".--"School Library Journal". B&W illustrations.

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Soup on Wheels

Soup on Wheels more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Rob and Soup vie for the prize in their town's "Vermont Mardy Grah".

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Part of the Sky

Part of the Sky more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

A sequel to "A Day No Pigs Would Die." After his father's death, 13-year-old Rob finds himself in charge of the family farm. He must struggle through Depression hardships while reckoning with first pangs of love.

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Arly more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Arly has lived in Jailtown, Florida, all his life. Soon he'll be old enough to be a picker in the fields, and like his father, he will virtually belong to Captin Tant, owner of Jailtown. Then a new teacher comes to town who is willing to fight for Arly. But is Arly willing to fight for himself?

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Soup in the Saddle more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Soup and Rob find an old saddle and decide that the only thing they need to become real cowboys is a horse. But when they borrow a horse that seems tame enough, they're quite surprised to learn that the horse's real name is Thunderbolt--and that he lives up to it.

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Nine Man Tree

Nine Man Tree more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Deep in the Florida swampland in the 1930s, young Yoolee Tharp is fast becoming a man. When his family's tiny Everglades settlement is stalked by an enormous killer beast, and his father disappears, it's up to Yoolee to protect his family. He's aided only by his wits, courage, and a mysterious stranger.

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Soup's Uncle more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

In trouble again! That's where Soup and Rob find themselves, but this time the trouble is very loud and fast as Soup's rowdy uncle roars into town with his gang of tough-riding motorcycle pals, the Hardboilers. More full-throttle, fast-paced fun with Soup and Rob in their tenth adventure!

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Soup's Hoop

Soup's Hoop more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Soup, Rob and the whole town have basketball fever. But the star center of the home team has sprained his ankle, and the big game against Pratt Falls is just around the corner. There's a European basketball star in town, but he needs special music to inspire him to play. Can Soup and Rob locate a spitzentootle to play for Piffle Shootensinker?

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Kirk's Law more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

A rugged life-style in the Vermont woods with a feisty old hunter called Wishbone Kirk develops the character of a 15-year-old boy.

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Soup's Drum more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

It's love at first sight when Soup meets Juliet Rapture, the new girl at school. To impress her, Soup talks Rob into a scheme for the town's Fourth of July celebration. They plan on being the star attraction as they beat the gigantic drum.

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Millie's Boy

by Robert Newton Peck

An illegitimate son searches for his real father and encounters many adventures along the way.

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Extra Innings

Extra Innings more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

From the author of "A Day No Pigs Would Die" comes this novel about 16-year old pitcher Tate Stonemason, who is crippled in body and spirit after a plane crash. He finds unexpected solace from his great-grandfather and his loving great-aunt Viddy, who tells Tate the story of her childhood traveling with the Depression-era baseball team, Ethiopia's ...

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Cowboy Ghost

Cowboy Ghost more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Determined to prove his talents as a rancher to his father and big brother, 16-year-old Tee braves storms, stampedes, and heart-wrenching tragedy in Florida's dusty and rugged "long" country of the 1920s. "Colorful language and robust characters."--"Kirkus Reviews."

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Soup in Love

Soup in Love more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

When the lovely Norma Jean Bissell and a pair of twins steal their hearts, best pals Soup and Rob win the prize for best Valentine in town. The huge contraption they create, however, is too big for them to move alone. But convincing the two strongest kids--who are also the meanest--to help will require all the cunning Soup and Rob can muster. ...

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Soup on Ice more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

Soup and Rob can't wait for the special Christmas Eve tree-lighting ceremony in which they play an important role. But as usual, things don't go exactly as planned, and Soup and Rob give the town a Christmas Eve they'll never forget.

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Horse Thief more books like this

by R Peck

In this novel set during the Great Depression, a 17-year-old rodeo worker sets out to rescue the show's horses when the rodeo shuts down and the owner decides to sell them off to a pet food factory.

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Soup's Goat more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

It's the town's first annual goat cart race and Soup and Rob have entered. Soup enlists the help of squeaky-clean, dirtymouthed cousin Sexton and sweet-tal king Norma Jean Bissell, as well as half of Arno Fletcher's farm animals. It's going to be quite a race . . . or maybe a riot!

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Hamilton more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

A pig's tremendous appetite proves useful when a wolf invades the barnyard.

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Fiction is Folks: How to Create Unforgettable Characters more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

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Little Soup's Bunny more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck, Charles Robinson (Illustrator)

Easter is on the way, and Soup and Rod are ready. They have a baby rabbit named Bucky who loves to eat carrots, and they are dyeing eggs. But putting all one's eggs in one basket can lead to trouble--messy, yellow, smelly trouble!

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Bro more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

In 1933 Florida, a newly orphaned boy is sent to live with the grandfather he fears and despises, while his older brother is ready to break out of prison to protect him. As in his "A Day No Pigs Would Die," Peck pays tribute to the power of love and forgiveness.

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Bee Tree and Other Stuff more books like this

by Robert Newton Peck

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