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Type of bind: Paperback
EAN num: 9781416928102
ISBN number: 1416928103
Label: Aladdin
Manufacturer: Aladdin
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 112
Printing Date: September 25, 2007
Publishing house: Aladdin
Age index: Ages 9-12
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SOMETHING'S FOWL IN HOBOKEN.
When Arthur Bobowicz is sent out to bring home the family's Thanksgiving turkey, he returns instead with Henrietta -- a 266 pound chicken with a mind of her own. Feathers fly when this colossal clucker descends upon Hoboken, New Jersey. Thus begins the hilarious hen-tastic tall tale that has kept readers in stitches since Henrietta very first pecked her way onto the scene in 1977.
Revised with brand new illustrations by Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Auth, this new edition of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency will have readers crowing so hard with laughter, they may just lay an egg!
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My granddaughter just loves this book. She wanted to finish the book the very first night but Mom said bedtime ruled. Have reread the book 4 times and she still wants more. I highly recomend this book for great bonding time.
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Daniel Pinkwater's THE HOBOKEN CHICKEN EMERGENCY tells of Arthur, who sets out to bring home the family's Thanksgiving turkey and instead returns with Henriette - a 266-pound chicken with an attitude. New illustrations by Pultizer Price winner Tony Auth enhances a new edition of a classic, funny tale perfect for libraries seeking to replace aging classics.
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I wasn't sure about the book when it was foisted upon me by one of the children's librarians. Chickens . . . they don't seem that interesting. This is not the case for 266 pound chickens like Henrietta.
Arthur brings Henrietta home on Thanksgiving having failed to procure a turkey (or duck, or normal sized chicken) for his family's holiday dinner. But, upon meeting Henrietta, the family decides she might be more pet than poultry. Chaos ensues, however, when Henrietta gets loose.
It's a cute story and a quick read. The characters created by Daniel Pinkwater (and illustrated by his wife Jill) are memorable and lots of fun. I also really liked the message of the story, which overtly is that "Chickens need love too" but is also just a call for tolerance-something that can never be stated enough. Pinkwater originally wrote this book in the 1970s and I'm pretty confident it will continue to be a favorite for years to come.
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THis is actually one where I liked the movie better (Wonderworks did one maybe 20 years ago now, and it might just be nostalgia that makes me love that).
Pinkwater is genius, and this is a good book-- it's just not the GREAT book I was hoping for.
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When Arther Bobowicz is asked to bring home the Thanksgiving turkey,he is horrified to discover the shops are empty. But when he visits the apartment of an eccentric scientist,he finds himself bringing home a 266 pound chicken instead. He insists to his parents he should be able to keep the chicken and eventually,his begging succeeds.He has great fun teaching his chicken new tricks,(such as going down slides,playing on swingsets etc.)but his 266 pound chicken escapes. Mayhem ensues.
This book is a fun, fast read for children of all ages to enjoy. While it can be read in one sitting,it should be read at least twice, in order to get all the jokes.
RATING:B+
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