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The Black Hen
Or, The Underground Inhabitants
By Hamilton, Morse & Yuditskaya, Tatyana & PogorelʹskiÄ, AntoniÄ
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-52565-133-8
- Publisher
- New York : Cobblehill Books, 1994.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 1994
Gr 1-4 A lonely young boy attending boarding school becomes attached to a black hen. After saving her from the cook's knife, he is taken to an underground kingdom populated by miniature people and is rewarded with the gift of being able to memorize his lessons without studying. His newfound ability affects him negatively and ultimately puts his underground friends in jeopardy. This literary fairy tale by a 19t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
