The Plot Chickens
Why we picked it
Henrietta the book-loving hen walks readers through eight rules of storytelling — from a bold hero to a satisfying ending — with laugh-out-loud poultry puns.
Our review
Henrietta the book-loving hen walks readers through the eight rules of storytelling—from a bold hero to a satisfying ending. Each “rule” appears in kid-friendly type, so budding authors can spot it again later. Laugh-out-loud poultry puns keep the lessons light. Ends with tips on handling rejection letters, teaching resilience early.
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About this book
From the product listing
Henrietta loves to read.
When she clucks buk, buk, buk at the library, the librarian knows exactly what to recommend.
Then Henrietta decides to write a book.
With the help of her three aunties, she hatches a plot.
But when Henrietta publishes her story, the critics say she's laid an egg!
Is this the end of Henrietta's career as an author?
Resource details
- Resource type
- Book
- Age ranges
- Elementary
- Careers
- Journalist
- Author
- Mary Jane Auch
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