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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012 · Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
The Secret Chicken Society
By Judy Cox, Amanda Haley (Illustrator)
A boy's secret mission to save a rooster defies city rules.
3.4/5 Goodreads · 317 ratings
96 pages· 12,803 words· Est. 1.5 hour read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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