Sam wants to earn some money like his sister does, but there are not many jobs for a 7 year old boy. Finally he finds one tending the neighbor's chickens while she is on vacation. Sam likes the chickens so much he decides he wants to buy one of his own, one that lays blue eggs. His parents loan him the money to buy it, but now Sam has to find a way to pay back his parents. Meanwhile he can hardly wait for his chicken to lay her first egg. Henry needs a plan to earn money and pass the time before the first egg comes.
This is my intermediate book of the month. I chose it because the 3rd in the series got a starred review. It is a cute story with a likable character written in simple language. I wouldn't call it particularly thrilling, or even funny but it has a good message about perseverance. It is maybe a good choice for a quiet kid who doesn't need a lot of excitement. (144 p. 2016)
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