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Sofi Anderson

    Sophie Anderson grew up immersed in stories, a legacy passed down from her mother, a writer, and her Prussian grandmother, whose own storytelling deeply inspires Anderson's novels. Her work often explores themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging, weaving intricate narratives that resonate with readers. With a style that blends magical realism and heartfelt emotion, Anderson crafts stories that are both enchanting and profoundly human. She is celebrated for her captivating tales that transport readers to imaginative worlds.

    The House with Chicken Legs
    • My househas chicken legs. Two or three times a year, without warning, it stands up inthe middle of the night and walks away from where we've been living. A breathtaking reimagining of the Russian fairy tale of Baba Yaga, The House with Chicken Legs is the award-winning, spellbinding story of one girl's adventure to find her destiny. Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie Medal Shortlisted for Children's Fiction Book of the Year at the British Book Awards Shortlisted for the Branford Boase AwardMarinka dreams of a normal life, where her house stays in one place long enough for her to make friends. But her house has chicken legs and moves on without warning.For Marinka's grandmother is Baba Yaga, who guides spirits between this world and the next. Marinka longs to change her destiny and sets out to break free from her grandmother's footsteps, but her house has other ideas..."Enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with possibilities." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"A magical tale... a captivating and original retelling of a traditional story straight out of folklore. Beautiful escapism." Sunday Express

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