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Bertie is not looking forward to spending the summer holidays on stinky Long Bottom Farm. But things take an interesting turn when he encounters Nugget, the alien chicken. Nugget’s mission is to find the Earth’s most important resource and transport it back to Nurgle 7, and he needs Bertie’s help. But what could the Earth’s most valuable resource be, and can they find it in time to stop the Nurgles exterminating the Earth?!

A hilarious and heartfelt tale from Lollie-award-winning author Jenny Pearson.

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Bertie and the Alien Chicken by Jenny Pearson is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud novel that is perfect for engaging KS2 readers.

Bursting with humour and heart, the story follows a child’s wildly imaginative adventure involving a very suspicious chicken, blending everyday family life with outrageous fun. Pearson’s distinctive voice keeps readers hooked while also delivering a warm, emotionally grounded story. Beneath the comedy, the book explores themes of family, belonging, grief and resilience in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

The accessible language and short chapters support reluctant readers while still offering depth for more confident ones. This is an excellent choice for the classroom: funny, heartfelt and meaningful!

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