Book Series · 2 Books

The House with Chicken Legs Books

In order from The House with Chicken Legs to The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away.

The House with Chicken Legs series is a set of 2 chapter books by Sophie Anderson, published between 2018 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 270 pages. Subjects across the series include family and Baba Yaga.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$858

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The House with Chicken Legs

By Sophie Anderson

A girl defies fate to find her missing grandmother, risking a journey to the afterlife.

272 pages· 57,867 words· Est. 8 hour read

Paperback

Summary: Twelve-year-old Marinka craves a real friend, not just the company of her magical, wandering house. Trained to be a Yaga like her grandmother, she faces a lonely future guiding souls. When Marinka seizes a chance for friendship, she unwittingly breaks sacred rules, leading to her grandmother's mysterious disappearance. Now, Marinka must embark on a perilous quest into the afterlife to save her, confronting the very destiny she wishes to escape. Will she find her grandmother, or will the journey change her forever?

In reading order

The House with Chicken Legs Series

2 books · Published 2018–2026

#1 in Series

Sale price

$858

The House with Chicken Legs

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A girl defies fate to find her missing grandmother, risking a journey to the afterlife.

#2 in Series

Sale price

$1899

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

A mysterious force threatens the balance of life and death. Can Marinka save her magical house?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the House with Chicken Legs series?

There are 2 books in the House with Chicken Legs series. It began with The House with Chicken Legs in 2018, and the newest book, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away, was published in 2026.