Wishes kisses and pigs by betsy hearne5/23/2023 ![]() ![]() But while it shares Hite's spirited folksiness and quirkiness, it lacks Hite's internal logic and consistent tone Hearne's (Listening for Leroy) occasional attempts at seriousness are too pointed and her characters' inspirations somewhat arbitrary. But how? Offering a supporting cast of comical characters, a dash of philosophy and generous dose of surprises, the energetic story calls to mind Sid Hite's farm-family fantasies. Holding herself responsible for the unfortunate transformation, Louise determines to set things right. The next thing she knows, brother Willie is gone soon after, a big white pig with ""sky blue"" eyes like Willie's mysteriously appears. ![]() ""Be careful what you wish for"" is the lesson that resounds (a bit too loudly) throughout this offbeat fairy tale set in Tollivers' Hollow, ""said to be a peculiar place, even a perilous place."" Farm girl Louise calls her brother a pig at the exact moment she wishes upon a star. ![]()
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