Chicken Girl
Chicken Girl by Heather Smith, published by National Geographic Books on March 5, 2019, is a poignant coming-of-age story that explores themes of self-esteem, social issues, and the complexities of youth. In this 240-page young adult fiction, readers follow Poppy, who grapples with her optimism after facing online ridicule. To cope, she dons a feathered chicken costume and takes a job as an anonymous sign waver, where she encounters a diverse cast of characters that challenge her perspective on life and relationships.
As Poppy navigates her summer, she learns to see beyond her own struggles, forming connections with individuals like her twin brother Cam, who is embracing his identity as an openly gay teen, and Lewis, a teen managing the challenges of caring for a sick parent while transitioning. The narrative delves into the realities of poverty and homelessness, highlighting the importance of resilience and understanding in the face of adversity. Through her interactions, Poppy begins to shift her focus from the past to the present, ultimately confronting the complexities of trust and betrayal.
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Everybody has a story that will break your heart; a poignant coming-of-age YA for fans of David Arnold, from the author of the acclaimed The Agony of Bun O’Keefe, a Kirkus Best of the Year selection.
Poppy used to be an optimist. But after a photo of her dressed as Rosie the Riveter is mocked online, she’s having trouble seeing the good in the world. As a result, Poppy trades her beloved vintage clothes for a feathered chicken costume and accepts a job as an anonymous sign waver outside a restaurant. There, Poppy meets six-year-old girl Miracle, who helps Poppy see beyond her own pain, opening her eyes to the people around her: Cam, her twin brother, who is adjusting to life as an openly gay teen; Buck, a charming photographer with a cute British accent and a not-so-cute mean-streak; and Lewis a teen caring for an ailing parent, while struggling to reach the final stages of his gender transition. As the summer unfolds, Poppy stops glorifying the past and starts focusing on the present. But just as she comes to terms with the fact that there is good and bad in everyone, she is tested by a deep betrayal.
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