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Charlie Changes Into a Chicken

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Charlie Changes Into a Chicken is a delightful and humorous children’s book about a young boy named Charlie McGuffin who discovers he can transform into animals when he gets anxious. As Charlie navigates school and family life, he and his friends embark on hilarious adventures to uncover how to control his new-found ability, all while trying to resolve the challenges that trigger his transformations. It's a playful exploration of dealing with worries and embracing one's uniqueness.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love hilarious and quirky tales featuring children navigating extraordinary situations. It's perfect for readers who appreciate storytelling with heart, as it delves into themes of friendship and dealing with life's unexpected challenges, all through a fun and engaging narrative filled with laugh-out-loud moments.

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Charlie Changes Into a Chicken

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The first in a sidesplitting new series about a boy who keeps changing into animals. Perfect for fans of David Walliams and Kid Normal.

Charlie Changes Into a Chicken has an incredible secret... He can change into animals. All sorts of animals, in fact—a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino.

Trouble is, it only happens when he gets worried, and right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about:

  • His brother (who's in hospital)
  • His parents (who are panicking)
  • And the school bully (who has Charlie in his sights)

With the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way to deal with his crazy new power—and fast.

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The book by Sam Copeland is celebrated for its hilarious and cleverly daft storytelling, drawing comparisons to the works of Roald Dahl. It is praised for its blend of humour and heart, addressing childhood anxiety in a touching manner. The book's comic adventures, filled with laugh-out-loud moments, place it as a standout debut that resonates with both children and adults alike.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241346211

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Horne

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 236g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Sam Copeland (Author) Sam Copeland is an author, which has come as something of a surprise to him. He is from Manchester and now lives in London with two smelly cats, three smelly children and one relatively clean-smelling wife. He is the author of the bestselling Charlie Changes Into a Chicken series (the first book of which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize), Uma and the Answer to Absolutely Everything and Greta and the Ghost Hunters. With Jenny Pearson, he has also written Tuchus & Topps Investigate- The Underpants of Chaos and Tuchus & Topps Investigate- The Attack of the Robot Librarians. Despite legal threats, he refuses to stop writing. Sarah Horne (Illustrator) Sarah Horne has been an illustrator for over fifteen years, she started her career working for newspapers such as the Guardian and the Independent On Sunday and has since illustrated many funny young fiction titles. She works traditionally with a dip pen and Indian ink, and finishes the work digitally.

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