Wednesday, April 1, 2009

New Zealand Post Book Awards 2009 - Librarians' Reviews


Sonia Wang reviews Chicken Feathers by Joy Cowley, with illustrations by David Elliot.
In a world of chaos, 10 year old Josh and Semolina, a talking hen, are worrying.
A brother or sister is about to be born, but Josh’s mother is in hospital with “complications”. Far worse, foxes are invading the chicken house. Can Josh and Semolina get the message through to the adults about the fox before it is too late?
Chicken feathers is a warm and funny chapter book about two good friends.
I think this story is suitable for 8 to 12 year olds, especially if they have already enjoyed Charlotte’s Web.
Next time you are bored, why don’t you try reading Chicken Feathers?

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