Meet Tobin McCauley. He's got a near-certifiable grandmother, a pack
of juvenile-delinquent siblings, and a dad who's not going to win father of
the year any time soon. To top it off, Tobin's only friend truly
believes that the study of chickens will reveal. . . the meaning of life?
Getting through seventh grade isn't easy for anyone, but when the first day
of school starts out with your granny's arrest, you know you've got real
problems. Throw on a five-day suspension, a chicken that lays green
eggs, and a family feud that's tearing everyone to pieces, and you're in for
one heck of a ride.
grades 4-7 208 pages
Chicken Boy
by Frances O'Roark Dowell
