The Hoboken Chicken Emergency - Softcover

Pinkwater, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689828896 ISBN 13: 9780689828898

Publisher: Aladdin, 1999

Synopsis

Henrietta is no Turkey When Arthur Bobowicz is sent out to bring home the family's Thanksgiving turkey, he returns instead with Henrietta -- a 266-pound chicken with a mind of her own. Thus begins the hilarious chain of events that has kept readers in stitches since Henrietta first pecked her way onto the scene in 1977. Revised and with brand-new art by Jill Pinkwater, this new edition of The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is sure to delight chicken-lovers of all ages.

About this title

About the Author:

Daniel and Jill Pinkwater have also collaborated on such picture books as Rainy Morning and Wallpaper from Space. Daniel has penned many other popular stories; he also reviews children's books for NPR and developed the new Chinwag Theater. The Pinkwaters live in Hyde Park, New York.

From AudioFile:

When young Arthur Bobowicz brings home a 266-pound live chicken instead of a turkey for Thanksgiving, listeners know they're in for a hilarious tale. Arthur names his new pet Henrietta and teaches her tricks using oatmeal cookies. When Henrietta runs away, Hoboken will never be the same. Pinkwater's radio background serves him well in his delivery of a contemporary children's story. His narration convinces listeners that it's perfectly reasonable to have a 266-pound pet chicken. Pinkwater throws out jokes without missing a beat or losing the listener. The only disappointing thing about this audiobook is that it ends too soon. J.M.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Aladdin
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0689828896
• ISBN 13: 9780689828898
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112
• Illustrator: Pinkwater Jill