The Chicken Thief
Published on 1. March 2009
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-877467-31-8 (ISBN)
Description
In this suspenseful adventure, Fox steals Chicken, having an afternoon in the garden with friends. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to rescue Chicken. Bear even becomes a raft!
But Fox is not the villain everyone believes."There was no need to rescue me,"Chicken explains eloquently-in this bestselling book entirely without words.
The Chicken Thief challenges assumptions and prejudices, in a great and funny tale of friendship.
But Fox is not the villain everyone believes."There was no need to rescue me,"Chicken explains eloquently-in this bestselling book entirely without words.
The Chicken Thief challenges assumptions and prejudices, in a great and funny tale of friendship.
Reviews / Votes
"An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story." -- The Guardian (UK) "It's like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists." -- The Listener (NZ) "Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to explore friendships that cross the usual boundaries." -- The Weekend Sun (NZ)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Preschool
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Picture book
Trade binding
Dimensions
Height: 265 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
232 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-877467-31-8 (9781877467318)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Beatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France. Beatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Decoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France.