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- ↑ Cushman, Carolyn. Locus. #502 November 2002.
- ↑ PARASITE PIG by William Sleator Kirkus Reviews
- ↑ Booklist review: Parasite Pig Booklist
- ↑ Horn Book Magazine. Nov 1, 2002.
- ↑ Ward, Elizabeth. Washington Post. Book World, T.08. November 24, 2002.
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