The Secret Chicken Society
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud

The Secret Chicken Society

Written by Judy Cox · Illustrated by Amanda Haley

A boy's secret mission to save a rooster defies city rules.

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96 pages· 12,803 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud· 450L
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Bookroo's summary

Daniel's excitement turns to worry when his favorite chick, Peepers, is revealed to be a rooster, illegal in Portland. Determined to save him, Daniel forms the Secret Chicken Society. Can they outsmart the city and keep Peepers safe? This warmhearted tale of friendship and adventure will have young readers clucking with laughter as they follow Daniel's daring plan.

From the publisher

When Daniel’s class hatches chicks as a science project, he adopts them. When he finds out that his favorite bird, Peepers, isn’t a hen but a rooster, and therefore illegal to keep in the city of Portland, the Secret Chicken Society is quickly formed to save Peepers. This warmhearted chapter book about an environmentally-conscious family will provide plenty of clucks and lots of chuckles for young readers.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
96
Words
12,803
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150205
Publication
Published
February 1, 2012
First published
April 1, 2012
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823423729
LCCN
2011007273

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