Sonya's Chickens

Written by Phoebe Wahl

A girl's hen vanishes, revealing nature's harsh truths.

4.2 Goodreads · 1,292 ratings

32 pages· 857 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~630L

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Bookroo's summary

Sonya cherishes her chickens, nurturing them from chicks to hens. But when one mysteriously disappears, she embarks on a journey to uncover its fate. As she delves into the mystery, Sonya confronts the delicate balance of nature, learning profound lessons about love, loss, and the responsibilities of caring for another. What truths will she uncover in her quest?

From the publisher

A beautifully told story about love, loss and the circle of life from Ezra Jack Keats New Illustrator Award winner Phoebe Wahl. Warm, nostalgic illustrations capture the earthy feel of this book about a little girl’s chicken who is stolen by a fox. Sonya raises her three chickens from the time they are tiny chicks. She feeds them, shelters them and loves them. Everywhere Sonya goes, her chicks are peeping at her heels. Under her care, the chicks grow into hens and even give Sonya a wonderful gift: an egg! One night, Sonya hears noises coming from the chicken coop and discovers that one of her hens has disappeared. Where did the hen go? What happened to her? When Sonya discovers the answers, she learns some important truths about the interconnectedness of nature and the true joys and sorrows of caring for another creature.