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The story of the operation appears all over the front page of the newspaper and Cameron begins to feel betrayed. Cameron's mum is not the only one against Cameron having a pigs heart, there's the RSPCA and other groups who believe that what they are doing to this pig is wrong.
I really enjoyed this book and once I'd started reading it I realised that I could not stop. It is a well written and moving tale that makes you stop and think. You join Cameron in his fight for survival. I think this book is for older kids, mainly because of what it's about.
I, myself was moved by it and I'm sure you will be too. Buy this book at the Guardian Bookshop. Want to tell the world about a book you've read? A pig heart transplant has never been done before. Told by Cameron as he faces up to the bravest decision of his life this is an emotionally rich and thought-provoking story. Perfect for Reluctant Readers as well as keen readers. To view other titles we think are suitable for reluctant readers please click here.
Cameron is thirteen and in need of a heart transplant when a pioneering doctor approaches his family with a startling proposal. He can give Cameron a new heart - but from a pig.
Cameron is fed up with just sitting on the side of life, always watching and never doing. He has to try - to become the world's first pig-heart boy. A powerful story about friendship, loyalty and family around this topical and controversial issue Guardian. A sensitive and informative story that provides a vivid insight into transgenics and xenotransplantations and still manages to squeeze in the inevitable guinea-pig and piggy in the middle jokes Independent.
A bizarre yet strangely realistic book The plot is well developed with many unexpected twists The Times. In Malorie received an OBE for her services to children's literature, and between and she was the Children's Laureate.
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