Publishing April 2026 and available to pre-order from all good bookshops, including Waterstones, Blackwells, Bookshop.org, and with signed and personalised copies available from Sam Read Bookseller and Bookends.
Cover illustration by Melissa Castrillón. Internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.
Brimming with fairy-tale magic, friendship and extraordinary adventure, The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is the epic, spellbinding return to the bestselling, award-winning world of The House with Chicken Legs.
All Marinka’s life, she has lived in her house with chicken legs. Running across the world on magical adventures, Marinka knows how her house is feeling, and it listens to her, too. But something is wrong. And before anyone can stop it, the house has pulled itself apart and run away.
With her friend Benjamin and jackdaw Jack, Marinka races after the house to find answers. Travelling across far-distant lands, through new realms and magical places, Marinka must face up to her fears to save her friends. But her house might not want to stop running…
“Anderson’s sublime sequel weaves together adventure, magic and fantasy in a story that will confidently stand side by side with her debut. This book will entrance fans old and new – simply gorgeous.” The Bookseller
“To be back in Marinka’s magical world was pure joy. The sequel is exquisitely crafted, full of jeopardy and flies with possibility.” Jasbinder Bilan, multi-award-winning author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
“Sophie Anderson is the real thing – a writer with true talent, courage and her own distinctive vision. The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away is a strange, beautiful and exciting book.” David Almond, multi-award-winning author of Skellig
“A tender take on change and growth, grief and acceptance. A sparkling, folkloric quest that beautifully captures the visceral importance of home – however that’s defined.” Sharada Keats, Carnegie nominated author of These Stolen Lives
US COVER BY RED NOSE STUDIO
Sophie Anderson 