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The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

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In The House with Chicken Legs, did you enjoy ...

... Marinka’s journey of self-discovery and personal growth?

The Girl Who Speaks Bear by Sophie Anderson

If you were moved by Marinka's emotional journey as she comes to terms with her destiny and searches for belonging in The House with Chicken Legs, you'll be captivated by Yanka's quest to understand her identity in The Girl Who Speaks Bear. Both stories follow young protagonists grappling with change and accepting themselves, offering heartfelt, transformative adventures.

... A magical quest rooted in myth and folklore?

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente

If you enjoyed the way Marinka's story drew on Slavic folklore and mythic motifs in The House with Chicken Legs, you'll love September's adventure in The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making. It’s a wondrous blend of classic myth, inventive fantasy, and whimsical storytelling, where every corner of Fairyland brims with enchanting lore.

... A richly imagined world full of magic and folklore?

The Wolf Wilder by Katherine Rundell

If you were enchanted by the evocative setting and magical atmosphere of Baba Yaga's wandering house in The House with Chicken Legs, then The Wolf Wilder will transport you to the snowy Russian wilderness, where old legends, wild wolves, and a courageous girl create a vivid, unforgettable world steeped in folklore.

... A young girl confronting mysterious magic and danger?

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

If you enjoyed Marinka's encounters with mysterious and loosely defined magic in The House with Chicken Legs, you'll be drawn into Coraline's eerie adventure through a doorway to another world, where the magic is strange, unsettling, and full of surprises. Both stories blend whimsy with darkness, letting magic remain unpredictable and wondrous.

... Satisfying emotional journeys and heartfelt conclusions?

A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

If you found yourself emotionally invested in Marinka's search for family and belonging in The House with Chicken Legs, A Wish in the Dark will deliver a similarly powerful emotional journey. Pong’s fight for justice and hope brings a heartfelt resolution that will stay with you long after the final page.

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