Charlie Changes Into a Chicken
Chapter Book · 2019

Charlie Changes Into a Chicken

By Sam Copeland

Book #1 in the Charlie Changes Into a Chicken series

A boy's anxiety triggers wild animal transformations. Can he control it before chaos ensues?

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272 pages

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Charlie McGuffin has a peculiar problem: he turns into animals when worried. With his brother in the hospital, panicked parents, and a school bully on his tail, Charlie's anxiety is at an all-time high. Transforming into a pigeon during the school play is the least of his worries. With the help of his three best friends, Charlie must navigate his unpredictable power before it spirals out of control. Will he find a way to manage his transformations, or will his secret lead to unexpected consequences?

From the publisher

Charlie McGuffin has an incredible secret . . . He can change into animals. All sorts of animals: a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino. Trouble is, he can’t decide when - it only happens when he gets worried. And right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about: - His brother (who is in hospital) - His parents (who are panicking about it) - And the school bully (who has Charlie in his sights) And even though every kid wants a superhero power, Charlie isn’t keen on changing into a chicken in the middle of the school play. So with the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way of dealing with his crazy new power - and fast! The first book in a hilarious new series for fans of Roald Dahl and David Walliams! Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize!Longlisted for the Brandford Boase Award!Longlisted for the Blue Peter Award!The Guardian and The Telegraph’s Children’s Book of the Year!_ Praise for Charlie Changes into a Chicken: ‘Belly-busting hilarity’ The Guardian ‘The modern masterpiece . . . this savvy, comic tale ticks every box’ The Daily Telegraph ‘The best kind of silly’ The Observer ‘Full of heart and humour, wit and wisdom, and rivers of rhino poo’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs ‘Wonderfully heart-warming and absolutely hilarious’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island

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Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Audience
Adult
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.5
F&P level
~Q
Publication
Published
February 7, 2019
First published
February 2, 2019
Publisher
Puffin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241346211

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