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A Not So Misfit Odyssey
A Not So Misfit Odyssey
John F. McCarney

When Juanito, a pampered pig from Argentina, escapes a glitzy ham festival, he teams up with Ungér—a battle-scarred sheep with no patience for pity. Together they journey through burning forests, collapsing borders, and broken promises in search of a place where all animals can live free. Along the way, they’re joined by outcasts who never fit the mold. A Not So Misfit Odyssey blends the heart of Charlotte’s Web, the soul of The One and Only Ivan, and the wonder of The Wizard of Oz—a bittersweet, high-stakes adventure about friendship, courage, and the cost of chasing freedom.

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Genre: 

  • Animals

Age Level: 

  • 8 - 12
A Not So Misfit Odyssey review by SefinaHawke
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SefinaHawke

A Not So Misfit Odyssey by John F. McCarney is a fiction children’s book best suited for ages 8 – 12 who enjoy a book where the main character is an animal. Juanito is an Iberian pig who has called the Dehesa in Argentina his home. He has known for quite a while that it was his fate to be turned into a ham, but he thought he would have many more sunsets to admire and acorns to devour. Yet, the sickening of the oak trees had led to him being sold and sent to the Festival of Hams in Buenos Aires long before his time.

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Content Rating:

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