The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Worth buying if: You enjoy Daniel Pinkwater’s offbeat humor and suburban satire.
Skip it if: You prefer realistic literary fiction without surreal incidents.
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Summary
In this 108-page illustrated romp, Pinkwater tells how a runaway 266-pound rooster ignites chaos in Hoboken, blending deadpan narration, eccentric characters, and sly social satire in a short, fast-moving tale.
Why this book now
Pinkwater’s quirky voice and the memorable Hoboken chicken make this an evergreen pick for readers craving comic absurdity in a compact Simon & Schuster edition.
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- You enjoy Daniel Pinkwater’s offbeat humor and suburban satire.
- You appreciate illustrated short novels about improbable animals and small-town reactions.
- When you want something cozy, the setting creates a distinct emotional tone.
- You prefer realistic literary fiction without surreal incidents.
- You want long, plot-heavy novels rather than a brisk 108-page comic fable.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780689830600
Worth buying if: You enjoy Daniel Pinkwater’s offbeat humor and suburban satire.
Skip it if: You prefer realistic literary fiction without surreal incidents.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 108 pages, this is a quick, single-sitting read—light, brisk pacing ideal for an evening or a short trip.
What stands out here
This Simon & Schuster edition highlights Pinkwater’s signature voice and the book’s illustrated, compact format—perfect for gift or reissue shelf.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly enough to savor the deadpan lines and character asides; the comic impact increases if you pause to picture Hoboken’s escalating chicken-induced absurdity.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780689830600
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