"The House with Chicken Legs" by Sophie Anderson tells the story of Marinka, a young girl who lives with her grandmother, Baba Yaga, in a magical house that can walk on chicken legs. While Marinka dreams of having friends and a normal life, her destiny is intertwined with guiding the spirits of the dead. As her house moves to different places, Marinka struggles with her responsibilities and desires for independence. When she tries to escape the fate laid out for her, she learns about love, loss, and the importance of embracing one's unique path. The tale weaves elements of folklore and self-discovery. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

This book was published in 2021 by Tantor Audio .

Sophie Anderson grew up with stories in her blood, from her mother, who is a writer, to her Prussian grandmother, whose own storytelling inspired The House with Chicken Legs. Now living in the Lake District with her family, Sophie loves walking, canoeing and daydreaming. She spends every spare minute reading, and loves to talk about books online, offline and to anyone else who will listen. Sophie's dream is to create stories that help children to explore the world and fall in love with its beautiful diversity.