The House with Chicken Legs
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson is a reprint edition published by Scholastic Incorporated on February 4, 2020. This 272-page book is written in English and presents a unique blend of fantasy and adventure through the eyes of 12-year-old Marinka, who yearns for a true friend amidst her unusual circumstances. Living in a house with chicken legs and being trained to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps as a Yaga, Marinka faces challenges that complicate her desire for companionship.
Readers will find a story that explores themes of friendship and family, as Marinka navigates her extraordinary life filled with magical elements and social themes. The narrative unfolds as she takes a daring step to break the rules in her quest for connection, leading to unexpected consequences that propel her on a journey to the afterlife. This engaging tale combines elements of fairy tales and folklore, making it a captivating read for those interested in action, adventure, and humorous stories.
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All 12-year-old Marinka wants is a friend. A real friend. Not like her house with chicken legs. Sure, the house can play games like tag and hide-and-seek, but Marinka longs for a human companion. Someone she can talk to and share secrets with.
But that’s tough when your grandmother is a Yaga, a guardian who guides the dead into the afterlife. It’s even harder when you live in a house that wanders all over the world . . . carrying you with it. Even worse, Marinka is being trained to be a Yaga. That means no school, no parties–and no playmates that stick around for more than a day.
So when Marinka stumbles across the chance to make a real friend, she breaks all the rules . . . with devastating consequences. Her beloved grandmother mysteriously disappears, and it’s up to Marinka to find her–even if it means making a dangerous journey to the afterlife.
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