
Written by Aubrey Davis · Illustrated by Marie Lafrance
A girl defends a flock of chickens against her entire village.
Shaina discovers a hen and vows to protect it until its owner, Izzy Pippik, returns. As eggs hatch and chickens overrun the village, Shaina faces a daunting challenge: stand against her community to safeguard the birds. Inspired by Jewish and Islamic traditions, this tale explores the courage to uphold one's beliefs amidst adversity. Will Shaina's determination be enough to save the flock?
When Shaina finds a magnificent hen, she knows that Izzy Pippik, the hen’s owner, is sure to return for her. In the meantime, Shaina decides she will care for the animal. But when dozens of eggs hatch and rowdy chickens scatter throughout the village, Shaina must fight the entire town if she has any hope of protecting the birds. Inspired by Jewish and Islamic traditional texts, this is a beautiful tale about doing the right thing, even in the face of adversity.
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