Chicken Girl
$28.78
- Paperback
240 pages
- Release Date
2 December 2020
Summary
Everybody has a story that will break your heart; a poignant coming-of-age YA for fans of David Arnold, from the author of the acclaimed The Agony of Bun O’Keefe, a Kirkus Best of the Year selection.
Poppy used to be an optimist. But after a photo of her dressed as Rosie the Riveter is mocked online, she’s having trouble seeing the good in the world. As a result, Poppy trades her beloved vintage clothes for a feathered chicken costume and accepts a job as an anonymous sign waver outsi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143198703 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 014319870X |
| Author: | Heather T. Smith |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Plume |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 2 December 2020 |
| Weight: | 369g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 139mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
On CBC’s 29 Canadian Kids Books & YA to Look For in Spring 2019
On OLA’s Forest of Reading Teen Committee Summer 2019 Reading List
“Chicken Girl strongly advocates for the possibility of change and the importance of optimism, even as it acknowledges that bad things happen to good people all the time… . There is a lot to enjoy and admire here, including a heroine with a good voice, an immersive setting, an excellent cast of characters and deft pacing.” –CM Magazine
“This book is filled with unexpected moments and must not be missed by YA readers and adults lucky enough to discover it.” –Tulsa Book Review
“A vibrant, engaging read.” –The Telegram (St. John’s)
About The Author
Heather T. Smith
HEATHER SMITH is originally from Newfoundland, and now lives in Waterloo, Ontario, with her husband and three children. Her east coast roots inspire much of her writing. Her previous novel, The Agony of Bun O’Keefe, received a starred review from Kirkus and Quill & Quire and was named a best book by Kirkus, Bank Street College of Education, The Globe & Mail, and Quill & Quire (honorable mention), as well as selected as an Outstanding International Book by USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People).
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