BOOK REVIEW
Author: Pinkwater, Daniel.
Title: Looking for Bobowicz: a Hoboken chicken story
In ten words or less: Nick searches for bicycle thief; hears rumors of giant chicken.
As soon as Nick and his family moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, his bike was stolen. He is sure a mysterious phantom has taken it, but as he investigates, he finds no one will talk about it. In the basement of the house next door, he finds two new friends—they drink soda, read comic books, and listen to a pirate radio station. And then Nick reads about the 266 pound chicken that used to run loose in Hoboken. The friends ask the local librarian to help them find out what happened to the bird. This story is written for 8-12 year olds, but adults will love it, too. It’s even better to get the CD and listen to Pinkwater read the book himself.
Why bother? Daniel Pinkwater has sly humor, and doesn’t write down to children. Everyone will like this tale, including fans of the mythical giant chicken.
In ten words or less: Nick searches for bicycle thief; hears rumors of giant chicken.
As soon as Nick and his family moved to Hoboken, New Jersey, his bike was stolen. He is sure a mysterious phantom has taken it, but as he investigates, he finds no one will talk about it. In the basement of the house next door, he finds two new friends—they drink soda, read comic books, and listen to a pirate radio station. And then Nick reads about the 266 pound chicken that used to run loose in Hoboken. The friends ask the local librarian to help them find out what happened to the bird. This story is written for 8-12 year olds, but adults will love it, too. It’s even better to get the CD and listen to Pinkwater read the book himself.
Why bother? Daniel Pinkwater has sly humor, and doesn’t write down to children. Everyone will like this tale, including fans of the mythical giant chicken.
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