About This Book
In Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's humorous chapter book, 'The Great Chicken Debacle,' the three Morgan children take on the challenge of caring for a chicken their father intends as a birthday surprise for their mother. Their motivation is a promised trip to an amusement park, but the reality of living with a chicken proves to be a chaotic, laugh-out-loud adventure. This story explores themes of sibling teamwork, responsibility, and the unexpected joys and frustrations of caring for a pet, all wrapped in a lighthearted, engaging narrative perfect for early elementary readers.
Hoping to earn a trip to an amusement park, the three Morgan children agree to take care of a chicken that their father plans to give their mother as a birthday surprise.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What responsibilities do you think the Morgan children had when taking care of the chicken?
2
How did the siblings work together, and what challenges did they face as a team?
3
Have you ever tried to keep a secret or plan a surprise? What was it like?
4
What do you think was the funniest part of the chicken's antics?
5
If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be and why?
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