“Tonight’s the night!” stated Pig. Ready for slaughter, he was determined.
“But what about–” Hen tried to interject some reason.
“NO BUTTS! Especially not mine,” roared Pig. “They want to SMOKE my butt!”
Cow chimed in: “I’m happy here. All they take from me is milk.”
“TREASON!” roared Pig. “Just stay in the dark shadows.”
Rooster crowed, “You’re too big to stay in the shadows.”
Pig prevailed, though, and he pushed against the barn door until it broke. Lamb followed, along with Hen and her chicks. Duck and Goose were close behind.
Unmoving, Bull thought, “Stupid Pig. Already dead meat!”
Just Writing! 
Well done, Gran. Clever and fun.
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Hagaha oh dear, poor pig
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Better to die on your feet ……
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I am which Neil on this one, run piggy run
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Felt very much like Animal Farm. Nicely done.
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Except in Animal Farm, the animals weren’t afraid of being anyone’s dinner 🙂
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There for a moment, I thought I was reading Charlotte’s Web, or Animal Farm… it has the feel of both. Excellently told.
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Thanks, Bear. Did you know:In 2006, Kansas banned Charlotte’s Web because “talking animals are blasphemous and unnatural” and passages about the spider dying were also criticized as being “inappropriate subject matter for a children’s book.”
Seriously. It’s a wonder they haven’t banned nearly all fairy tales 🙂
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I’ve seen many places that banned Charlotte’s web as well as the Little House on the Prairie series, and several of the Dr. Suess books. Yet, they approve all this trash with demons and witches and the occult. I just hang my head and pray all the harder and so thankful not to have to raise little ones in this world.
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Me too. I didn’t know Little House had been banned. I think that’s despicable!
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It had some racist phrases in it… of course, it was written in a time both pre- during-immediately after the Civil War so ya gotta expect it. It reflected the society of the time.
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I just found a list of 30 books that have been banned somewhere by someone–including The Grapes of Wrath and Tom Sawyer along with J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter series. Amazing.
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It is… Of course, as a teen, I went straight for the “banned” books… so, maybe the modern teens will, too.
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I’m sure of it. When the Wokists canceled Dr. Suess, sales of the three books banned went through the ceiling :). And so they should!
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Totally unique approach to the “mini barn” in the photo!
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Thanks 🙂
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Dear Linda,
I thought of Animal Farm and Charlotte’s Web as others have said. Seeing your comment about Charlotte’s Web being banned in Kansas makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Good story in any event.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Me too, Rochelle. Next they’ll be banning The Velveteen Rabbit and Goldilocks and the Three Bears! They even got away with banning Dr. Suess! Good grief!
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The bull seems to be the smartest.
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This has got an Animal Farm feel to it. Maybe it’s that bossy pig that reminds me of it! Great tale, Linda
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Lynn, it’s been literally decades since I read Animal Farm, and I did not remember that the pig was the Boss :). Lots of others have commented the same, and included Charlotte’s Web.
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They’re good resonanaces to have! 🙂
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Revolution on the farm! Like Animal Farm but with an escape attempt 🙂
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Ohhh I love this.
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i guess they have nothing lose but their lives anyway. 🙂
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Wow – this was really left field ! Great 🙂
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Animal Farm – Charlotte’s Web reboot. I love it, Linda.
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Many others have mentioned the same two books. Strangely enough, I was not thinking of either of them when I started, and by the time I did, I was too far into it to want to start over 🙂
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Two of my favorite teaching books. I’d say your story being compared to them is a good thing, Linda 🙂
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🙂
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I agree with Iain, Linda. This reminded me very much of Animal Farm. Very clever take on the prompt.
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Many others agree 🙂
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In that case, I agree with them 🙂
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