46 pages • 1 hour read
The House with Chicken Legs
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Book Brief
337
Novel • Fiction
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Action & Adventure•
Fairy Tale & FolkloreRussia • Fantasy World
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Death•
Self Discovery2018
Middle grade
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson is a magical story about a young person named Marinka who lives in a house that moves on chicken legs. Marinka's yearning for a normal life conflicts with her destiny, as she helps guide the dead to the afterlife under the guidance of her grandmother, Baba Yaga.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson is praised for its imaginative and enchanting storytelling, touching on themes of life, death, and self-discovery. The protagonist is compelling, and the Slavic folklore elements are well-integrated. Some readers find the pacing uneven and the tone occasionally too dark for younger audiences. Overall, it's a beautifully crafted tale.
Who Should Read The House with Chicken Legs?
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson will captivate readers who enjoy fairy-tale retellings, rich folklore, and coming-of-age stories. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book or Katherine Rundell’s The Wolf Wilder will appreciate the book’s blend of mystical adventure and poignant self-discovery.
Marinka’s grandmother who raises her in the Yaga tradition. She is a constant and guiding presence in Marinka’s life.
An experienced Yaga who becomes a maternal figure to Marinka. She helps Marinka during a transitional period.
Marinka’s friend she meets in the Lake District, known for his shared interests and artistic inclinations. He represents a living connection for Marinka.
Two girls Marinka encounters in North Africa. Their initial negative interaction with Marinka shifts to a superficial friendship that ultimately proves untrustworthy.
337
Novel • Fiction
•
Action & Adventure•
Fairy Tale & FolkloreRussia • Fantasy World
•
Death•
Self Discovery2018
Middle grade
8-12 years
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