The Pigman Novel by Paul Zindel

The Pigman, a young adult novel by Paul Zindel, was published in 1968 and became known for its honest depiction of teenagers. The narrative is told from the alternating first-person perspectives of two high school sophomores, John Conlan and Lorraine Jensen, who befriend the lonely and kind Angelo Pignati. The story explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the transition from youth to adulthood.