The Adventures of Pork and Bean

Troubled . . . lonely . . . wandering . . . and curious could describe the mind set of many of today's youth. The Adventures of Pork and Bean addresses such childhood troubles in a lighthearted, yet biblical manner. An earnest young pig and a happy-go-lucky pinto bean face their share of life's woes, venturing into the Texas frontier. Young readers will thrill to the plight of these county fair prizewinners, desperate to escape their reward on the family dinner table! Pork and Bean escape danger, and find excitement and friendship, while meeting a host of entertaining new characters. They overcome everyday challenges-meeting new people, resisting prejudice, fighting jealousy, and showing compassion.Read less