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Bertie and the Alien Chicken

By Jenny Pearson
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In Bertie and the Alien Chicken by Jenny Pearson, young Bertie finds himself on a whimsical adventure when he encounters an alien chicken with a peculiar aim. Together, they navigate unexpected challenges and form an unlikely friendship as they seek to understand each other's worlds. This story, aimed at children, blends humour and imagination, making it a delightful read for young minds.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy hilarious adventures with a hint of the extraterrestrial. You'll be captivated by the quirky friendship between a boy and an alien chicken, offering laughter and heartwarming moments as they embark on an out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children who love witty humour and imaginative storytelling.

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Bertie and the Alien Chicken

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

A hilarious sci-fi friendship tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson (Dyslexia-friendly)

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An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

Bertie and the Alien Chicken follows Bertie, who is not looking forward to spending the summer holidays on the stinky Long Bottom Farm. However, things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nugget’s mission is to find the Earth’s most important resource and transport it back to Nurgle 7, and he needs Bertie’s help. But what could the Earth’s most valuable resource be, and can they find it in time to stop the Nurgles from exterminating the Earth?

Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8.

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Reviews praise Bertie and the Alien Chicken as a hilariously imaginative and heartfelt story with superb illustrations by Aleksei Bitskoff. Jenny Pearson is commended for her ability to blend humour and sensitivity, creating moments of laughter and reflection. The book is described as a laugh-out-loud adventure with important messages for young readers, filled with Pearson's trademark humour and engaging narrative style.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800901810

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff
  • Illustrated by Aleksei Bitskoff

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 120

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Jenny Pearson Young Adult

About the Author

Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Her debut novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, was short listed for the Costa Children's Book Award and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month.

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