Gladys the Magic Chicken

Written by Adam Rubin · Illustrated by Adam Rex

A chicken's presence grants wishes, but is it magic or coincidence?

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48 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Gladys the chicken embarks on an unexpected journey in ancient times, seemingly granting wishes to those she meets. A shepherd boy, a swordsman, a royal Pooh-bah, and a princess all find their dreams coming true. But is Gladys truly magical, or are they shaping their own destinies? Join this whimsical adventure to discover if magic lies in the chicken or within themselves.

From the publisher

From the mega-bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-bestselling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, comes this hilarious new picture book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during Ancient Times. Gladys the chicken must be magic. After all, for everyone who encounters her, a wish is granted. The Shepherd Boy wishes to be beautiful, the Brave Swordsman wishes to join the Royal Guard, the Purple Pooh-bah wishes for his only daughter to be happy, and the Learned Princess wishes to escape the palace. And one by one, each of these wishes comes true. But . . . is Gladys really magic? Or is everyone making their own fortune? Either way, it adds up to one heck of an adventure for a chicken named Gladys. Blending a classic storybook feel with a thoroughly modern sense of humor, this side-splitting read aloud is perfect for anyone who wishes to see magic in the world–even if they are only looking at a chicken.

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