Chicken School

by Strong

'I liked playing trains with my dad when I was seven or eight. But I'm eleven now. Where's the excitement . . . Where's my life?!'Tim's family is the Most Boring Family In The World and he's fed up. He wants fun! Thrills! Adventure! And school's just as boring too. But one day a phantom message about Tim appears and everything changes. Who is the day-glo scribbler – and what's so special about chickens anyway?

Genres: Childrens, Fiction

Paperback

Published August 30, 2004

Reviews

[Geoff Lynas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny, if a little uneven. Tim Witkinson is a bit too adult at times. His shrinking violet persona is not always reflected in the way he talks to adults in authority. His actions are a little bit suspect too. I found the ending bizarre. There was a 'political' message in here about regimentation versus creativity which was a wee bit heavy-handed. Not that I disagreed with it. Despite all the qualifications, it was a fun read.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought this book was a bit of a mess (not exactly a feminist masterpiece!) but it wasn't too painful to read and my seven-year-old really enjoyed it.

[Chloe Wong · Rating 3 out of 5]

really funny.
his parents aren't really boring at all

[James Koppert · Rating 3 out of 5]

My daughter loved it. I wasn't as convinced

[Kayla Childers · Rating 5 out of 5]

The audio version is the best especially for car rides. Super silly!!!

[Katy W · Rating 3 out of 5]

My son has enjoyed all of the Jeremy Strong books we've read together but having a girlfriend (just the idea) is bleurgh yucky so the hundred mile an hour dog still wins.