The Pig Who Saved the World
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The Pig Who Saved the World is the sequel to The Pig Scrolls
, both of which have been written by Paul Shipton
. It is set in Ancient Greece and makes references to Greek mythology
concerning their gods and heroes. It was first published in 2006.
The main character Gryllus, a talking pig, has just finished saving the world from utter chaos when, he decides he wants to become human once more. In order to do this, Gryllus has to set out to find Circe
, the witch who turned him into a pig in the first place, and ask her to change him back. Sibyl, the ex-priestess, and Homer
, the soon to be an epic poet, come along for the ride.
The Pig Who Saved the World won the Nestlé Bronze Award
in 2006.
The Pig Scrolls
The Pig Scrolls , by Paul Shipton, is a young adult comedy adventure novel about a talking pig and his endeavours to save the world. The novel is set in Ancient Greece with many, often comical, references to ancient Greek mythology and life...
, both of which have been written by Paul Shipton
Paul Shipton
Paul Shipton is an award-winning children's author.He was born in Manchester and attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge and Manchester University. After completing two Masters' degrees , he taught English in Istanbul for a year...
. It is set in Ancient Greece and makes references to Greek mythology
Greek mythology
Greek mythology is the body of myths and legends belonging to the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. They were a part of religion in ancient Greece...
concerning their gods and heroes. It was first published in 2006.
The main character Gryllus, a talking pig, has just finished saving the world from utter chaos when, he decides he wants to become human once more. In order to do this, Gryllus has to set out to find Circe
Circe
In Greek mythology, Circe is a minor goddess of magic , described in Homer's Odyssey as "The loveliest of all immortals", living on the island of Aeaea, famous for her part in the adventures of Odysseus.By most accounts, Circe was the daughter of Helios, the god of the sun, and Perse, an Oceanid...
, the witch who turned him into a pig in the first place, and ask her to change him back. Sibyl, the ex-priestess, and Homer
Homer
In the Western classical tradition Homer , is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and is revered as the greatest ancient Greek epic poet. These epics lie at the beginning of the Western canon of literature, and have had an enormous influence on the history of literature.When he lived is...
, the soon to be an epic poet, come along for the ride.
The Pig Who Saved the World won the Nestlé Bronze Award
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
in 2006.