Author Description

Hundreds of bedraggled chickens live imprisoned on a factory farm. One's life changes the day a hurricane picks her up and she "flies". The storm deposits her in the wild Florida Everglades. On the farm she was nameless, but now she takes the name Amelia Egghart, and her legend begins. She's heard tales of a place where chickens can be safe from harm and free-range. So, when she meets a rumpled, stray dog named Mobley, they head for Key West in search of their forever home. Children learn that awesome adventures happen when we're willing to face down our fears and explore new things.