CHICKEN FEATHERS (J Fic) by Joy Cowley
Similar to E.B. White’s classic, Charlotte’s Web, Joy Cowley’s latest effort is a rural tale full of old-fashioned fun. The main character in Chicken Feathers is a talking chicken named Semolina, while the main "biggie," or human character is her best friend and caretaker, Josh Miller. Josh is part of a loving family who runs an egg farm in Australia. Things soon get serious in the story when a red fox begins to lurk around the hen houses. Semolina, of course, helps save the day by solving the mystery of missing eggs, but she nearly loses her life in the process. All, alas, is resolved in a heart-warming conclusion. First name only references to the parents in the story may cause a bit of confusion for some readers. David Eliot’s pen and ink illustrations, sprinkled throughout the narrative, add a folksy charm to this satisfying read.
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