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Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken
110 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 4, 2026
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October 12, 2026
Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken is a fun, exciting story with many memorable, humorous scenes that will entertain kids and adults.
Twelve-year-old Cornelius was under the assumption that watching over his aunt's constipated hen would be easy peasy, especially since it was in a cage. He thought wrong, and readers will enjoy every bit of the mayhem that unfolds. Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken gives the Freaky Friday plot an unexpected twist: instead of two humans switching bodies, it's a boy and a hen. Sounds funny, right?! Oh, it is!
Amusing moments can be found throughout the 11 chapters, leaving me wishing certain scenes were illustrated. One example, Cornelius and Dolly Part-hen enjoying a super-sudsy soak in the hot tub. By the way, I love the cute wordplay on the hen's name and other poultry names featured in the story. Another example of hilarity was when Cornelius-hen found relief from constipation that plagued Dolly Part-hen. A third example of a comedic encounter revolved around Gregory Peck. Cornelius absolutely did not want to make a romantic connection with Gregory Peck! A final example of a ha-ha scene, but surely not the final one in the story, centered around a ringing cellphone, a confused hen/boy, and a resourceful boy/hen. Forget illustrations, I want these scenes, no, the entire story animated!
Readers will love every moment of the story and wish the fun wasn't over, and their wish will be granted. The author has graciously added sneak peeks in other stories, a playlist of "songs" featured in the story, "no questions asked - trivia," multiple-choice questions (with answer key), and "eggs-tra funny jokes" that lived up to the title, even the one that was shared twice.
Amazon's recommended reading age is 8-12 years, but I think this book is perfect for those who love silly stories or need a good laugh.
Score: 4.5 rounded to 5 stars
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Twelve-year-old Cornelius was under the assumption that watching over his aunt's constipated hen would be easy peasy, especially since it was in a cage. He thought wrong, and readers will enjoy every bit of the mayhem that unfolds. Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken gives the Freaky Friday plot an unexpected twist: instead of two humans switching bodies, it's a boy and a hen. Sounds funny, right?! Oh, it is!
Amusing moments can be found throughout the 11 chapters, leaving me wishing certain scenes were illustrated. One example, Cornelius and Dolly Part-hen enjoying a super-sudsy soak in the hot tub. By the way, I love the cute wordplay on the hen's name and other poultry names featured in the story. Another example of hilarity was when Cornelius-hen found relief from constipation that plagued Dolly Part-hen. A third example of a comedic encounter revolved around Gregory Peck. Cornelius absolutely did not want to make a romantic connection with Gregory Peck! A final example of a ha-ha scene, but surely not the final one in the story, centered around a ringing cellphone, a confused hen/boy, and a resourceful boy/hen. Forget illustrations, I want these scenes, no, the entire story animated!
Readers will love every moment of the story and wish the fun wasn't over, and their wish will be granted. The author has graciously added sneak peeks in other stories, a playlist of "songs" featured in the story, "no questions asked - trivia," multiple-choice questions (with answer key), and "eggs-tra funny jokes" that lived up to the title, even the one that was shared twice.
Amazon's recommended reading age is 8-12 years, but I think this book is perfect for those who love silly stories or need a good laugh.
Score: 4.5 rounded to 5 stars
(Find more reviews/ratings at www.superkambrook.com)
August 22, 2026
Rating 4.0/5.0
Pure middle‑grade chaos with a lot of heart (and chicken poop)
Roly Nutkins’ Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken is a fast, funny, and wonderfully absurd middle‑grade comedy perfect for reluctant readers and kids who love animal antics. Cornelius, a twelve‑year‑old with extremely relatable motivations (he just wants twenty bucks for Monopoly or knockoff boots), finds himself trapped in escalating poultry‑based chaos involving pedigree chickens, eccentric aunts, and a body‑switch disaster that spirals hilariously out of control.
The humour lands squarely in the sweet spot for ages 9–12: silly puns, slapstick moments, and just enough gross‑out jokes to keep kids giggling. The cast is delightfully quirky — from Aunt Ivy’s high‑strung obsession with fancy hens to Aunt Rose’s alarming enthusiasm for roasting anything that moves.
It’s a quick, energetic read with snappy dialogue and short chapters that make it ideal for reluctant readers. Some parents may find the toilet humour a bit much, but kids will absolutely love it.
A lively, laugh‑out‑loud pick for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants.
Pure middle‑grade chaos with a lot of heart (and chicken poop)
Roly Nutkins’ Cornelius & the Constipated Chicken is a fast, funny, and wonderfully absurd middle‑grade comedy perfect for reluctant readers and kids who love animal antics. Cornelius, a twelve‑year‑old with extremely relatable motivations (he just wants twenty bucks for Monopoly or knockoff boots), finds himself trapped in escalating poultry‑based chaos involving pedigree chickens, eccentric aunts, and a body‑switch disaster that spirals hilariously out of control.
The humour lands squarely in the sweet spot for ages 9–12: silly puns, slapstick moments, and just enough gross‑out jokes to keep kids giggling. The cast is delightfully quirky — from Aunt Ivy’s high‑strung obsession with fancy hens to Aunt Rose’s alarming enthusiasm for roasting anything that moves.
It’s a quick, energetic read with snappy dialogue and short chapters that make it ideal for reluctant readers. Some parents may find the toilet humour a bit much, but kids will absolutely love it.
A lively, laugh‑out‑loud pick for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Captain Underpants.
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