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.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Interesting Thing...:
Well maybe I am just easily pleased, but I really do enjoy this book. Yes, DO as in, I still read it every month or so when I'm broke and can't buy any new books. The characters are simple, but I would have gotten confused if they were too complex, I am no critic, just a person who reads what they can find and afford. I relate to this book, though it may be a little goofy or hard to believe, the dilemma of not knowing whether to stay loyal to your own family or surrender to something that is better yet... more info
My reveiw on Chicken Boy:
How much do you know about chickens? The book is written by Frances O'Roark Dowell . The story takes place in North Carolina. Tobin (main character) has the last name of McCauley, his family has a record for getting in trouble. Tobin is neglected from his peers and never talks to anyone. That is until he meets Henry. From that moment on Henry never leaves Tobin's side. Now Henry is obsessed with chickens. He gets Tobin involved in the chicken business that he and his brother Harrison are in. At the same... more info
See the world through new eyes:
Chicken Boy, by Frances O'Roark Dowell, sounds very childish and silly, but is a very true and can almost be sickening. The boy, Tobin, lives with is brothers and sisters in an old house behind a gas station. They live in pretty much a pig sty. This is mainly because Tobin's mother died of cancer and since then, their house has been a mess and his Grandma and dad will not talk to each other. This book gives you a real life feeling, it shows you how other people's lives can be. Tobin goes back to school and... more info
Am I just missing the charm?:
I've given this book two tries---- once with my eyes and once with my ears (iPod). I just can't get through it. Sometimes the starred reviews in SLJ and Booklist completely mystify me-- this is a book that needs some filling in. The characters have the complexity of line drawings. I bet there's a good book here; it just needs a few more drafts. For example, the protaganist's new friend--- I'm sure there are less believable characters in literature, but I can't think of any at the moment. And the little... more info
