Swine Not?

Swine Not?

When Southern belle Ellie McBride moves her twins from Vertigo, <ST1:STATE w:st="on">Tennessee,</ST1:STATE> to <ST1:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">New York City</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>, they wouldn't dream of leaving behind the family pig Rumpy. But the posh hotel where Ellie has found work (and living space) has "No Pets" writ large on its portal. So hiding Rumpy from the hotel staff--especially the ultra-carnivorous hotel chef, who would like nothing better than to transform their pet into pork roast--becomes imperative.<BR><BR>Can a talented, sensitive pig survive the claustrophobic, neurotic stresses of life in the Big Apple? Can the McBride twins keep their precious pet from becoming the chef's favorite entree? Get ready for a wonderful ride as master storyteller Jimmy Buffett takes readers on a brilliantly funny romp through <ST1:CITY w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Manhattan</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY> and beyond. From spoiled rock stars to highly caffeinated football coaches, Buffett's satirical view of American culture never ceases to bite and delight.