In the book, Chicken Boy, Tobin McCauley has a rough life. His mother has been dead for some time now. Her departing made the family fall apart. His brothers and sister are all trouble makers, giving him a bad reputation. His father couldn't care less about whether or not he fails school, or even if he has food. Tobin's grandmother seems to be the only stable thing in his life. Then Tobin meets Henry, an eccentric kid, who thinks chickens can solve all of the problems of the world. Just as Tobin is starting to do better in school, someone important in his life tells social workers about Tobin's living condition. Tobin is snatched away from his home, and only his family's very rusty love can get him back home.
This book was fantastic! I loved all of the conflict around Tobin. He was a kid who didn't care about anybody but himself. When he meets his friend, he begins to open to new ideas. Pretty soon, he finds himself talking to chickens, who a month ago, freaked him out. This book shows the power of animals, and how they calm the soul. This book also represents how a good friend can bring out any side of us, and be there when we need them. Lastly, this book shows that any family, no matter how broken, would do anything for each other. I really enjoyed this book!
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