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K-3
Porkelia is in the dumps until the Wise One tells her she's "destined to be / the first piggy Rockette!" After years of struggle, Porkelia fulfills her destiny and wins fame and fortune. Though the follow-your-dreams message is child-aimed, the humor and vocabulary are more adult than kid-friendly. Unfussy illustrations of the pink piglet in various costumes may entertain readers.