The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
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| Author(s) | Daniel and Jill Pinkwater |
| Genre(s) | Children's literature |
| Publication date | 1977 |
| ISBN | ISBN 0133925145 |
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is a 1977 children's book by Daniel and Jill Pinkwater.[1] It was adapted into a television movie in 1984.[2]
Plot summary
The main character, Arthur, is asked to pick up a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, so he brings home a 266-pound chicken named Henrietta. The family welcome her with open arms, but the neighbors are not so sure and then Henrietta escapes. Everyone in town is horrified and screams at Henrietta.
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References
- ^ Alexander, Sue (March 27, 1977). "The Hoboken Chicken Emergency". The New York Times.
- ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0156609/
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