Mogo, the Third Warthog
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Mogo may be the runt of the litter, but he’s determined to make it in the tough African savanna. When he and his two brothers are cast out of their burrow in order to make space for a new litter, it’s time for each of them to venture out and build a new home and a new life.But the savanna is full of dangerous predators, and Mogo’s bossy and lazy older brothers may not have what it takes to survive. On his own, Mogo must learn to battle not just lions, cheetahs, and wild dogs, but also fear and loneliness. Luckily, the friendship of a young baboon, who has also been cast out of his own community, helps Mogo find what he’s been looking for: a life not just based on survival, but one that relishes in the joy of friendship and love.Donna Jo Napoli, a master at retelling fables and fairy tales, spins a fascinating adventure from the story of The Three Little Pigs, while Lita Judge’s black and white illustrations bring the unforgettable cast of characters to life.Children's LiteratureIn her latest book, Napoli once again breathes fresh life into a traditional folk tale, transplanting the children's favorite "The Three Little Pigs" to the African savannah. Mogo and his two warthog brothers have been kicked out of their mother's burrow and must find or make their own home, while being careful to avoid lions, hyenas and wild dogs. The runt of the family, Mogo is cautious about leaving the protection of hime, and both saddened and frightened at the thought of living alone. But like the third little pig in the English folk tale, Mogo's careful ways serve him well. Napoli introduces plenty of background information about warthogs and life on the African plains. At times, the facts threaten to overshadow the narrative, but the story wins out in the end. Judge's whimsical drawings are a perfect complement to Napoli's text. The picture of three small warthogs peeking out from underneath a large rhinoceros is a clever reminder of how all life on the savannah is interconnected. This book would make a perfect companion to a study of "The Three Little Pigs" or a social studies unit about savannah biomes. Reviewer: Heather Christensen
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