Book details
A Hen in the Wardrobe
Description
Ramzi's dad is acting very strangely. He climbs trees in the middle of the night, and even goes into Ramzi's wardrobe looking for a hen. The trouble is, he's sleepwalking because he's homesick for his native Algeria. So Ramzi, Dad, and Mum go back to Dad's Berber village in the desert region of North Africa, and Ramzi meets his Berber grandmother and cousins, and even braves the scary Sheherazad. But can Ramzi help his dad and what will happen when they get back home again.
This is a funny, heart-warming family story by an exciting new author, set in Britain and Algeria, with fascinating glimpses of traditional Berber culture and lots of colourful characters.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
151 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- It's a heartwarming story about friendship and acceptance
- The illustrations by Mina May are adorable and add a lot of charm to the story
- The story is set in a magical world with talking animals, which will delight children and spark their imagination
- The book teaches important lessons about being kind and welcoming to others, and the importance of being true to oneself