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Minny's Dream
This is an exciting adventure story for children aged 8 - 12. It is a fast paced tale of an encounter with the darker side of country life. Professor David Bellamy says 'Please read this super book and then do all you can to make Minny's dream come true'
118 pages, Paperback
First published June 28, 2004
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April 10, 2010
A Juv Fiction book for those youngsters who have outgrown “Chicken Run,” Minny’s Dream is the story of a miserable caged hen who calls for help by magically communicating with a young girl.
The book drags a bit in the beginning; I found myself bored by the British puttering-around-the-house talk before Minny the hen came into the picture. All in all, however, this is a decent contribution to humane literature that addresses a pressing issue in a gentle way.
I purchased this title for my library.
Minny's Dream
by Clare Druce
The book drags a bit in the beginning; I found myself bored by the British puttering-around-the-house talk before Minny the hen came into the picture. All in all, however, this is a decent contribution to humane literature that addresses a pressing issue in a gentle way.
I purchased this title for my library.
Minny's Dream
by Clare Druce
August 1, 2020
Minny is an abused cage hen, who’s never known the light of day. Born and “raised” inside her cage, she has one job. Produce an egg every day for the farmer. Suddenly, a little girl, Paula, shows up in the shed where Minny resides. She’s inquisitive and has just moved in with her family next door to the farmer!
Minny speaks directly to Paula when the farmer isn’t looking and begs her to listen to her stories. Paula can’t believe that she hears a hen speak. Who hears hens TALK?! Regardless, she promises Minny that she’ll come back and listen to her when it’s safe.
She keeps her promise and a short time later, shows back up in the shed, where she listens in awe to Minny’s stories of how her life should be, instead of locked away with three other hens in her tiny cage. Paula realizes that Minny must be beautiful if she had her feathers, and if the farmer hadn’t clipped her beak to keep her from pecking the other hens and pulling her feathers out!
Paula promises Minny once again that she’ll be back. She’s bound and determined to save Minny from her horrible fate somehow! She enlists Jamie’s help, the farmers’ son, as he’s not a fan of what happens to the caged hens either!
As the story continues to evolve, you’ll find yourself rooting for Minny and her heroes! They may be young, but they’re fierce, and they’ve found something worth fighting for – Minny!
Minny speaks directly to Paula when the farmer isn’t looking and begs her to listen to her stories. Paula can’t believe that she hears a hen speak. Who hears hens TALK?! Regardless, she promises Minny that she’ll come back and listen to her when it’s safe.
She keeps her promise and a short time later, shows back up in the shed, where she listens in awe to Minny’s stories of how her life should be, instead of locked away with three other hens in her tiny cage. Paula realizes that Minny must be beautiful if she had her feathers, and if the farmer hadn’t clipped her beak to keep her from pecking the other hens and pulling her feathers out!
Paula promises Minny once again that she’ll be back. She’s bound and determined to save Minny from her horrible fate somehow! She enlists Jamie’s help, the farmers’ son, as he’s not a fan of what happens to the caged hens either!
As the story continues to evolve, you’ll find yourself rooting for Minny and her heroes! They may be young, but they’re fierce, and they’ve found something worth fighting for – Minny!
April 17, 2020
I received a complimentary copy.
It is a well written story that has good values and will teach a very good lesson.
It is a well written story that has good values and will teach a very good lesson.
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