Cover illustration by Melissa Castrillón. Internal illustrations by Elisa Paganelli.
Nominated for the 2027 CILIP Carnegie Medal for Writing.
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, ‘Titles not to miss‘
“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
“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
“Brilliant, heartfelt and hopeful storytelling – a gorgeous book.” Thomas Taylor, multi-award-winning author of Malamander
“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
Available from all good bookshops, including Waterstones, Blackwells and Bookshop.org. An audiobook, read by Eve De Leon Allen is available from Audible.
Waterstones Exclusive Editions are also available with sprayed edges: The House with Chicken Legs and The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away.
US COVER BY RED NOSE STUDIO
SOME INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS
