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The Trouble With Chickens

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011

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Book Brief

Doreen Cronin

The Trouble With Chickens

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Farmyard • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Publisher

HarperCollins

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

Lexile Level

570L

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Super Short Summary

The Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell is a humorous children's mystery about J.J. Tully, a retired search-and-rescue dog, who is enlisted by a determined chicken, Moosh, to help find her missing chicks. The story combines wit, quirky characters, and engaging illustrations to create an entertaining tale of friendship and adventure.

Humorous

Suspenseful

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.2

5,095 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell is praised for its humor, engaging illustrations, and witty storytelling, appealing to both children and adults. Critics enjoy its clever narrative but note that the plot can be simplistic for older readers. Overall, it's a delightful and entertaining read for young audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Trouble With Chickens?

A reader who enjoys The Trouble With Chickens by Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell likely appreciates humorous and lighthearted stories with quirky animal characters. Fans of Diary of a Worm and Click, Clack, Moo who enjoy a playful twist on mystery and detective adventures will find this book delightful.

4.2

5,095 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Character List

Jonathan Joseph Tully (J.J.)

A former search-and-rescue dog living on a farm, J.J. is initially grumpy but skilled at investigating mysteries, especially when helping his chicken neighbors.

Moosh is a secondary character and mother hen who is emotional and caring, often getting into amusing situations that irritate J.J.

A clever and bold young chick with a significant role in the story, Sugar is smart and assertive, often directing others and participating in the mystery-solving process.

Dirt is a young chick who starts off as distractible and simple but grows into a helpful family member through training and experience.

A dachshund wearing a medical cone, Vince is the antagonist with a humorous appearance who plots against J.J. and the chickens.

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Farmyard • Contemporary

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Publisher

HarperCollins

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

6-10 years

Lexile Level

570L

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