The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away
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By Sophie Anderson
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Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is an epic, spellbinding tale set in the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.
All Marinka’s life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.
With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running…
""Imaginative, warm and touching."" The Guardian
""A writer with true talent, courage and her own distinctive vision."" David Almond, award-winning author of Skellig
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I think the author has a beautiful writing style with a lovely balance between descriptive phrases and character thoughts. The mystery-element in the book was enough to keep me turning pages and you generally feel empathy for the characters. You will reach the end and be desperate for a sequel!
