Taste the Pigweed

About the Book

This is a story of simpler but harder times. This story takes place during the Great Depression in a small Midwestern town in Indiana where Harry and his friends are young boys looking for adventure. These boys set off on a project to dam the river, which takes them on an adventure beyond their imagination. Through this story we learn about friendship, teamwork, love, and family. It is witty, funny, and tender, and carries us back to what it means to be a child.

This is a coming-of-age story that is reminiscent of Stand by Me and October Sky. It is the story of lifelong friendships that develop as we grow and learn together.

About the Author

Claude H. Pegden is a loving husband and father of five children. He has been married to his wife Phyllis for 60 years. He worked with his brother for nearly 50 years as a jeweler, and together they started Pegden Brothers Jewelry. He is a veteran of World War II, and spent most of his life in Marion Indiana. This is his first novel, which he completed at age 81. He is now retired and spends his summers in his hometown and his winters in Tampa Florida.