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The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson
The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson is a magical and beautifully written children’s fantasy novel inspired by Slavic folklore and the legend of Baba Yaga. Full of adventure, emotion, mystery, friendship, grief, and self-discovery, this award-winning story is perfect for young readers who enjoy fairy-tale retellings, magical houses, brave heroines, and imaginative fantasy worlds.
The story follows twelve-year-old Marinka, a girl who dreams of having a normal life and making real friends. But Marinka’s life is far from ordinary. She lives with her grandmother, Baba Yaga, in a magical house that stands on chicken legs and moves from place to place without warning. While other children stay in one home, go to school, and build friendships, Marinka’s house keeps walking away, taking her to new and lonely places.
Marinka’s grandmother has an important role: she guides the dead through The Gate to the next world. Marinka is expected to follow the same path and become the next Yaga, but she wants a different future. She longs for friendship, freedom, and the chance to choose her own destiny. As Marinka begins to question the life planned for her, she discovers that family, love, courage, and belonging can be found in unexpected ways.
The House with Chicken Legs is a powerful book for readers who enjoy fantasy with emotional depth. Sophie Anderson blends folklore, adventure, and heartwarming storytelling to explore important themes such as identity, loss, grief, friendship, family, courage, and finding your own path. The magical house becomes more than just a setting; it is a living, playful, protective, and unforgettable character in the story.
This book is ideal for children, middle-grade readers, fantasy lovers, and adults who enjoy beautifully written stories with meaning and imagination. It is especially suitable for readers who enjoy books about magic, folklore, strong young characters, and emotional journeys of self-discovery.
Widely praised for its originality, warmth, and lyrical storytelling, The House with Chicken Legs is a memorable fantasy novel that encourages readers to think about life, death, love, and what it means to belong. It is a wonderful choice for school reading, home libraries, young fantasy readers, and fans of magical adventure stories.
About the Author
Sophie Anderson is a British author known for writing magical children’s books inspired by folklore, fairy tales, and traditional stories. Her writing often explores themes of family, identity, courage, belonging, and transformation. She is the author of The House with Chicken Legs, The Girl Who Speaks Bear, The Castle of Tangled Magic, The Thief Who Sang Storms, and other beloved children’s fantasy novels.
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Official Website & Contact
Sophie Anderson Official Website: https://sophieandersonauthor.com
The House with Chicken Legs Official Author Page: https://sophieandersonauthor.com/books/thehousewithchickenlegs/
Sophie Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sophieandersonauthor/
Usborne Book Page: https://usborne.com/gb/house-with-chicken-legs-9781474940665
Scholastic Book Page: https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/The-House-with-Chicken-Legs-9781474940665
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