Charlie Changes into a Chicken

This book club is for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9)

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Charlie McGuffin has an incredible secret . . .
He can change into animals. All sorts of animals: a flea, a pigeon, even a rhino.
Trouble is, he can’t decide when – it only happens when he gets worried. And right now, Charlie has quite a lot to worry about:

His brother (who is in hospital)
His parents (who are panicking about it)
And the school bully (who has Charlie in his sights)

And even though every kid wants a superhero power, Charlie isn’t keen on changing into a chicken in the middle of the school play.
So with the help of his three best friends, Charlie needs to find a way of dealing with his crazy new power – and fast!

Publisher‏: ‎ Puffin (7 Feb. 2019)
Paperback‏: ‎ 288 pages
Text copyright © Sam Copeland, 2019
Illustrations copyright © Sarah Horne, 2019

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Charlie Changes into a Chicken - Reviews

ne of the most hyped children's debut of the decade. Here is the modern masterpiece: a book that is full of laughs, while also exploring childhood anxiety. This is a touching and engaging story. This savvy, comic tale ticks every box.

The Daily Telegraph

This really is one of the funniest, freshest debuts I've read in a long time. Delightfully silly and utterly heartfelt. Comedy is hard to do right, but Copeland's enviable timing and knack for properly laugh-out-loud jokes set this apart. Charlie's experiences in animal form are comedy gold... it is just genius. A real delight and deserves to be huge.

The Bookseller

This is a book that isn't what you expect, cleverly portraying ways of dealing with stress and anxiety. This is a brilliant and positive debut from Sam Copeland.

Booktrust

Fantastically ridiculous and silly in equal measures . . . will have readers snorting with giggles.

The Northern Echo

A stand-out star, offering belly-busting hilarity.. Head and shoulders above the competition.

The Guardian

A brilliant debut... a book that is not only laugh-out-loud funny but offers important advice about coping with anxiety.

The Mail on Sunday

Charlie Changes into a Chicken

Charlie Changes into a Chicken

This book club is for children in Years 3 and 4 (ages 7-9)

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Charlie Changes into a Chicken - Reviews

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