The Hen Who Sailed Around the World

By Guirec Soudée

A sailor and his hen face icy isolation and survival on a global voyage.

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40 pages· 820 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join Guirec and his adventurous hen, Monique, as they embark on a daring three-year voyage around the world. Stranded in Greenland's icy grip, Monique's eggs become their lifeline. This heartwarming tale of friendship and survival captures the unbreakable bond between a man and his remarkable chicken. Will they conquer the elements and return home safely? Discover the incredible journey documented through comical photographs and unforgettable moments.

From the publisher

Meet Monique! In this true story, online phenomenon Guirec Soudée shares his adventures both unbelievable and heartwarming, sailing around the world with his brave, affectionate red hen, Monique. Monique is a highly accomplished chicken: she surfs, she skateboards, and she just crossed the world on a tiny boat with her human companion, Guirec, who helped steer. On their three-year journey, together they were unstoppable. When they became stranded in the ice off Greenland for four months, Monique, unruffled as always, kept Guirec alive with her eggs– and they both made it home. Guirec and Monique are irresistible as unlikely comrades and friends taking on the world, and Guirec documented their journey with his remarkable, comical photographs. A deeply touching portrait of the real-life bond between animals and the humans who love them as well as a thrilling survival story, The Hen Who Sailed Around the World is an adventure for the ages.

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