Children's Fiction Farm Animals
The Chickentown Mystery
- Publisher
- Chouette Publishing, Inc.
- Initial publish date
- May 2021
- Category
- Farm Animals, Humorous Stories, Ducks, Geese, etc., Law & Crime
- Recommended Age
- 3 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- p to 6
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9782898022746
- Publish Date
- May 2021
- List Price
- $19.95
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Description
"An amusing, intriguing, enticing visual whodunit." - Kirkus Reviews
Fun and original, "The Chickentown Mystery" is ideal for parents, teachers and caregivers reading along with young children " - Midwest Book Review
The competition to crown the chicken of the year is in jeopardy!
A few days before the famous Golden Feather competition, the hens of Chickentown begin to mysteriously vanish. With each disappearance, a new clue... But who is behind all this? Be on the alert; sometimes facts can be deceiving! In this fantastically illustrated book, your child will learn to use his/her imagination to bring to life all the talents these chickens have to present in order to win this prestigious award.
- This book is great to develop a child's imagination;
- Colorful images children will love;
- A mystery that can be understood by little ones;
- Reading with your child is a bonding experience that they will cherish forever.
Albert Arrayás has created a gorgeous and original picture book about how far one hen will go to win. This clever whodunit does not end when you have read the last page. Rather, it compels you to reread the book to spot the clues shrewdly scattered throughout.
About the authors
Contributor Notes
Albert Arrayás is the author of The Chickentwon Mystery.
Editorial Reviews
Rendered in precise outlines, fascinating patterns, and explosive color washes, the detailed, eccentric illustrations definitely are worth discerning examination. Not only do they offer clues to the cunning culprit’s identity and motive, but they also delight with sly humor, memorable hens, and a fabulous witch. ...An amusing, intriguing, enticing visual whodunit. (Picture book. 3-7) -Kirkus Reviews
Fun and original, "The Chickentown Mystery" is ideal for parents, teachers and caregivers reading along with young children -- making this an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections. - Midwest Book Review
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