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Bertie and the Alien Chicken

by Jenny Pearson, illustrated by Alexsei Bitskoff

Interest age: 9 to 11
Reading age: 8+

Published by Barrington Stoke, 2023

  • Funny

About this book

Bertie has to spend the summer holidays on Long Bottom Farm with his Uncle Brian. He knows it will be very boring. But then he meets a talking alien chicken called Nugget, and things get interesting. Nugget has to send the Earth’s most valuable resource back to his fellow Nurgles or they’ll blow up the planet! Can Bertie help Nugget complete his mission and save Earth?

This short, accessible story has Jenny’s trademark humour running throughout. Set on yellow paper, in a dyslexia-friendly font, and comprising 13 very short chapters, this book will appeal to readers of all abilities. Alexsei Bitskoff’s illustrations capture every funny moment brilliantly, particularly the facial expressions of the often bewildered Bertie. This would be a strong addition to any primary school library.

About the author

Jenny Pearson has been awarded six mugs, one fridge magnet, one wall plaque and numerous cards for her role as Best Teacher in the World. When she is not busy being inspirational in the classroom, she would like nothing more than to relax with her two young boys, but she can't as they view her as a human climbing frame. Her debut novel, The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award and selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month.

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