'The Chicken Gave It To Me'
By Anne Fine
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Synopsis
Andrew and Gemma discover a peculiar book titled 'The True Story of Harrowing Farm,' seemingly written by a chicken. The tale reveals how aliens freed the chickens from their cramped cages, only to imprison humans for consumption. Disturbed by the humans' plight, the chicken stows away on the aliens' spaceship, becomes a television star on their planet, and advocates for humane treatment of all creatures. This thought-provoking story challenges perspectives on animal welfare and empathy.
About the author
Anne Fine is a much-loved British author who has written many funny and thoughtful books for children. She is best known for 'Madame Doubtfire' and 'The Diary of a Killer Cat'. Anne enjoys making readers laugh and think, and her stories are enjoyed by children all around the world.
Pages
85 pages
Reading age
Junior (8-13)
Published
1993
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