About This Book
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency is a delightfully absurd chapter book perfect for early to late elementary readers. Arthur Bobowicz's simple errand to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey spirals into comedic chaos when he acquires Henrietta, a 266-pound chicken, instead. The story explores themes of acceptance, family love, and community reactions to the wonderfully unusual, all wrapped in Daniel Pinkwater's signature whimsical humor. While the town initially panics over the giant fowl, Arthur's family embraces Henrietta, leading to a heartwarming and laugh-out-loud adventure. It's a fantastic read-aloud that encourages discussions about embracing differences and finding joy in the unexpected.
Arthur goes to pick up the turkey for Thanksgiving dinner but comes back with a 260-pound chicken.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Arthur felt when he couldn't find a turkey anywhere in Hoboken?
2
Why do you think the Bobowicz family was so quick to welcome Henrietta, even though she was so big?
3
How did the townspeople react to Henrietta? Was their reaction fair? Why or why not?
4
What would you do if you suddenly had a 266-pound chicken living in your house?
5
What does this story teach us about being different or accepting others who are different?
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