First published 2020
Leroy Ninker dreams of cowboy life, but tonight he settles for burglary. The small man creeps through the Watson kitchen, stuffing their toaster into his bag. The metal scrapes across the counter and clangs against other stolen goods. Upstairs, Mercy Watson stirs in her bed. This particular pig adores toast slathered thick with butter, and strange kitchen noises demand investigation. Leroy carries buttery treats in his pocket, unaware that his sugary cargo will transform a simple robbery into the rodeo adventure he has always wanted. Mercy's curiosity sets off a chain reaction involving the worried Watson couple, their watchful neighbors, bewildered firefighters, and one confused police officer. What begins as petty theft becomes a wild ride that might just fulfill Leroy's cowboy fantasies. The beloved pig's single minded pursuit of her favorite breakfast treat drives this tale of unexpected connections and comic mishaps.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, comedy
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, whimsical
Tropes: comic-mishaps, unexpected-connections
70 pages · Library Binding · Bound to Stay Bound Books