PIG hates needles, so he uses his skills to avoid the school vaccinations. But
then comes a history lesson on the Black Death. Terrifies, he tries to rejoin
the queue – only to find it’s not that easy. Surely it’s only a matter of time
before he becomes a victim of the plague
About the Author
Barbara Catchpole taught for over forty years before becoming a full time
writer. Her interest in special needs education and disability issues was first
sparked by her middle son, who was born profoundly deaf. Barbara has taught as
a Special Needs Coordinator and has held leadership positions in several
schools, including Academies. She has also worked as SENCo in a secure training
centre. Barbara writes primarily for reluctant and struggling readers, with the
aim of entertaining the reader and developing empathy for the characters. Pig
is her finest example to date.”