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The House with Chicken Legs

By Sophie Anderson

Book 1 of 2 in the The House With Chicken Legs series

Adjectives

enchanting heartfelt adventurous thought-provoking

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Marinka dreams of a normal life, but her house has chicken legs and moves without warning. Living with her grandmother, Baba Yaga, who guides spirits to the afterlife, Marinka is destined to become a Yaga herself. Longing for friendship and stability, she defies her fate, leading to her grandmother's mysterious disappearance. Determined to find her, Marinka embarks on a perilous journey, confronting the boundaries between life and death, and discovering the true meaning of destiny and belonging.

About the author

Sophie Anderson is a much-loved author from the UK who writes magical adventure stories inspired by fairy tales and folklore. Her books, such as 'The House with Chicken Legs' and 'The Girl Who Speaks Bear', take readers on exciting journeys filled with wonder and friendship. Sophie loves exploring nature and sharing enchanting tales with children everywhere.

Pages

336 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

Published

2018

Community rating

Average score: 4

From 6 readers

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