The House With Chicken Legs

Marinka longs for ordinary friendships, but her home has chicken legs and her grandmother's work involves guiding the dead onwards. When the house moves, it carries her away from the stability she wants. Sophie Anderson's imaginative novel connects folklore with grief and growing independence, following a young person whose search for belonging must take account of both her own wishes and the responsibilities woven into her family's life.

Age suitability and learning: Older children (9-12). The longer narrative suits children ready to sustain attention across a developing story, whether reading independently or sharing it aloud. Following characters and events supports comprehension, vocabulary and reading stamina; discussing motives, settings and choices encourages inference, empathy and imaginative thinking.

Available at QT Toys in Battersea.