"MY FRIEND, CHICKEN"

by Adam McCauley ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 1, 1999

For readers who have missed a friend so much that the rest of the world passes by in a blur, McCauley's debut offers solace. A girl misses the companionship of her friend, Chicken; she wonders where he might have gone and what things are occupying his time, counting the hours till they meet again. Those games she had once found so exciting--badminton and the teeter-totter--are far less so without a partner. She imagines that Chicken is having a thrilling time without her, and only when she hears the doorbell does she realize that he's returned to visit, as happy to see her as she is to see him. Mixed media illustrations feature strong black lines and backgrounds that range from other-worldly to retro. The message is clear, in a tender tale whose sentiments are nicely balanced by the bold, funny art.

Pub Date: April 1, 1999

ISBN: ---

Page Count: 28

Publisher: Chronicle

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: April 15, 1999

Categories: CHILDREN'S