YA classic first published in 1968. An interesting two person first-person account of the friendship between a couple of teenagers and an older man--nicknamed The Pigman by the kids as a play on his real surname: Pignati. The relationship begins from a prank by the teens to get some money from the old man selected somewhat randomly from the phone book. He doesn't seem to mind the sham, but simply appreciated the gaining of a new acquaintance. Affection between the three evolves and a new understanding of maturity develops in the youngsters as a pleasure from sharing his life grows in the old man, The Pigman.
Merit: Original concept, especially considering it is considered by many to be the first young adult novel. Characters the reader quickly develops empathy for, both young and old.
Share: Summer reading list. Perhaps read-along since it's only 180 pages long.
Appeal: Coming-of-age, reality based. Teen struggle for legitimacy in the world.
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