The Hoboken Chicken Emergency facts for kids
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First edition
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| Author | Daniel and Jill Pinkwater (as "D. Manus Pinkwater") |
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| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Prentice-Hall |
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Publication date
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1977 |
| ISBN | 0-1339-2514-5 |
| OCLC | 608326953 |
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is a funny children's book written in 1977. It was created by Daniel and Jill Pinkwater. The story might have been inspired by a very large type of chicken called the Jersey Giant.
Contents
What the Story is About
This book tells the exciting and silly adventures of a boy named Arthur. It all starts when Thanksgiving is coming, and Arthur's family needs a turkey for dinner.
The Missing Turkey
Arthur is sent to pick up their reserved turkey. But when he gets to the market, there's a big problem! The market has lost their reservation. Even worse, there are no turkeys or any other birds left anywhere in the area. It looks like Thanksgiving dinner is ruined!
Meeting Henrietta
Arthur doesn't give up. He searches and searches for a solution. What he finds is truly amazing: a giant chicken named Henrietta! She weighs a whopping 266 pounds. Arthur decides to bring this enormous bird home.
Henrietta's New Home
Arthur's family is very welcoming to Henrietta. They are happy to have such a unique guest for Thanksgiving. But the neighbors in Hoboken, New Jersey, are not so sure about a chicken that big. They find Henrietta quite shocking!
The Great Escape
One day, Henrietta manages to escape. Imagine a 266-pound chicken running loose in a town! Everyone in Hoboken is completely horrified. They can't believe what they are seeing. The book follows the hilarious chaos that happens next.
From Book to Screen and Stage
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency has been popular enough to be turned into other forms of entertainment.
Television Movie
In 1984, the book was made into a television movie. This allowed even more people to see Arthur and Henrietta's adventures come to life.
Stage Play
Later, in 1988, the story was adapted into a play. A writer named Chad Henry turned the book into a script for the stage. This meant audiences could watch the funny story performed live.
