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Summary: Eleven-year-old Lorenzo would never describe himself as a hero. No, a hero is someone rare. But Renzo's chance comes when he adopts Marty, a runt piglet. Marty is extraordinary - he thinks he's a dog and acts like one too. But as Marty grows bigger, it becomes harder for Renzo to convince his mother that a giant pig makes a good pet especially after Marty causes a dangerous (and expensive) accident. Renzo knows Marty's time is up. He'd do anything and everything for his best friend, but will everything be enough to save Marty? Saving Marty is a book about what it means to be a hero, a loyal friend and how to cope when people we love disappoint us. (Publisher)