Saving Marty

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 pet, especially 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?

Saving Marty by Paul Griffin is a heartwarming tale of friendship and the lengths to which one might go to protect a loved one.