Age Group: 9 - 12 Years

Description:

At Foxearth Farm, a clever flock of hens has taught itself to fly, giving them an edge against the foxes that constantly threaten the henhouse. When the foxes adapt by learning to climb ladders to reach the hens' high roosts, three resourceful pullets fight back with an ingenious weapon: eggs with hardened, armored shells. Their victory comes at a real cost, though, as King-Smith's story reminds young readers that even a just triumph carries losses.