The House With Chicken Legs

by Sophie Anderson

Marinke is 12 years old and she lives with her grandmother in a house with chicken legs. As they move around they fulfil their role as ‘guardians of the gate’ by guiding the spirits of the dead through the gates between life and death.

Themes

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  • Bereavement
  • Ethnic Diversity
  • Legends
  • Ghosts
  • Moving To New Area
  • Lonelinesss
  • Love
  • Betrayal
  • Friendship
  • Family

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