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Bertie and the Alien Chicken

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Pub Date 5 Jan 2023 | Archive Date 26 Jan 2023


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Description

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

Bertie is NOT looking forward to spending the summer holidays on stinky Long Bottom Farm. But things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nugget’s mission is to find the Earth’s most important resource and transport it back to Nurgle 7, and he needs Bertie’s help. But what could the Earth’s most valuable resource be, and can they find it in time to stop the Nurgles exterminating the Earth?!

For ages 9+ / Edited to a reading age of 8

An alien chicken bent on exterminating Earth is disarmed by the power of friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

Bertie is NOT looking forward...


A Note From the Publisher

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but the text is edited to suit a lower reading age. This ensures that our books are accessible to all - as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. For more information on our books, please visit our website: https://www.barringtonstoke.co.uk/

Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK's best writers. Our books are hi-lo (high interest, low ability), meaning the content is appropriate to the age of the reader but...


Advance Praise

Praise for Jenny Pearson

"Heartwarming and genuinely funny" -- The Times

"The must-read of the summer" -- The Sunday Express

"Has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong" -- The Observer

Praise for Jenny Pearson

"Heartwarming and genuinely funny" -- The Times

"The must-read of the summer" -- The Sunday Express

"Has all the fizz of Jeremy Strong" -- The Observer


Marketing Plan

Note from the Editor: “I remember the genuine excitement I experienced when I first read one of Jenny’s stories. It really felt like I was encountering a fresh and unique voice from an author who truly understands her audience ... I am thrilled to be bringing this hilariously heartfelt tale to our readers"

Note from the Editor: “I remember the genuine excitement I experienced when I first read one of Jenny’s stories. It really felt like I was encountering a fresh and unique voice from an author who...


Available Editions

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ISBN 9781800901810
PRICE £7.99 (GBP)

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