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Starla Jean Cracks the Case
Series: Starla Jean
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Perfect for young readers transitioning to early chapter books, especially those who enjoy humorous stories with charming animal characters and light mysteries.
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See moreStarla Jean and her pet chicken, Opal Egg, return in this side-splitting third chapter book, just in time to solve a puzzling mystery that takes them on a chase through the neighbourhood!
Starla Jean and her pet chicken, Opal Egg, return in this side-splitting third chapter book, just in time to solve a puzzling mystery that takes them on a chase through the neighborhood!
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Have you ever walked a chicken on a leash?
Well, chicken expert Starla Jean will let you know firsthand, it's not easy. But that doesn't stop her from taking her pet chicken, Opal Egg, and her baby sister, Willa, out on a stroll through the neighbourhood.
On their walk, they stumble upon a mysterious bead. And then another! Before they know it, they have a conundrum on their hands, and it's up to Starla and her friends to figure out just who exactly is losing these beads!
Printz Honor winner and National Book Award finalist Elana K. Arnold is back once more with this irresistible story of a girl, her chicken, and an unfolding mystery, superbly illustrated by A. N. Kang.
Series: Starla Jean
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Starla Jean
Introducing Starla Jean! She's full of moxie, clever as a fox, and obsessed with catching a chicken she finds at the park. When she first sees the scrawny bird wandering around, she just knows they're destined for each other. Her dad says, "If you can catch it, you can keep it," and Starla Jean is not one to back down...Paperback$1999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Starla Jean Cracks the Case
Have you ever walked a chicken on a leash? Well, chicken expert Starla Jean will let you know firsthand, it's not easy. But that doesn't stop her from taking her pet chicken, Opal Egg, and her baby sister, Willa, out on a stroll through the neighbourhood. On their walk, they stumble upon a mysterious bead. And then another! Before they...Hardback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
School Library Journal praises the book as a pleasant series entry filled with quirky humour and delightful illustrations. Horn Book Magazine highlights the colourful spot art that adds humour and information throughout. Kirkus Reviews calls it an egg-cellent addition for early chapter book readers, while Booklist describes it as an amicable adventure perfect for young fans of the lively hen and her keeper.
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ISBN: 9781250305800
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 April 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Illustration: full-color illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by A. N. Kang
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 220.0mm
Weight: 285g
Pages: 96
About the Author
Elana K. Arnold is the author of critically acclaimed and award-winning young adult novels and children's books. She lives in Southern California with her family and a menagerie of pets. elanakarnold.com A. N. Kang has been working as a children's book author and illustrator ever since her first picture book, The Very Fluffy Kitty, Papillon, published in 2016. Her works include My Big Bad Monster, Celebrate You!, and Squirrel's Family Tree. annakangdesign.com.
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