Description
Join my hilarious 6-week book club mystery series with The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin — a laugh-out-loud, feathery spinoff from the Click, Clack, Moo world. In this Bookworm’s Bounty Club session, your child will follow Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie—four fluffy, fearless chicks with a knack for solving neighborhood mysteries. Each week, we’ll dive into a new misadventure, filled with quirky humor, mystery-solving antics, and teamwork that will spark your young reader’s imagination.
What to Expect:
🕵️ Engaging Reading: Each week features a different title in the Chicken Squad series, as our pint-sized detectives flap into new neighborhood mysteries with clever twists and wacky suspects.
🎲 Interactive Fun: From trivia challenges to vocabulary games, your child will think critically, laugh loudly, and follow clues alongside our chicken heroes.
🎨 Creative Crafts: Inspired by each story’s wild case, we’ll create themed crafts that blend storytelling with hands-on fun to build comprehension and creativity.
🐥 Character Exploration: Dive into the dynamics between brave chicks, clueless neighbors, and their old squirrel mentor, Sugar, uncovering what it takes to lead, question, and solve a mystery.
🧠 Problem Solving: Each adventure calls for brains, not brawn—helping your child practice logic, cause-and-effect reasoning, and storytelling skills.
A Perfect Fit for Ages 6–8:
Tailored to emerging readers ages 6–8, this club bridges the gap between beginner chapter books and deeper reading comprehension.
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Lexile Range: ~560L–600L
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Word Complexity: Words like “ordinary,” “extraordinarily,” “atmospheric,” and “exhaled” are sprinkled throughout—perfect for growing minds.
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Book Length: 112 – 150 pages, fast-paced with wide spacing, dialogue-heavy structure, and illustrations, making it accessible even for reluctant readers.
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Reading Level: Guided Reading Level N / 2nd to 3rd Grade
- Themes: Teamwork, curiosity, standing up for others, asking good questions, and not being afraid to get your feathers ruffled.
Why This Book Club is Great for All Young Readers:
✔️ Accessible Text + Humor: Short chapters and silly dialogue keep readers moving forward without overwhelm.
✔️ High Engagement: Mystery hooks and quirky characters create page-turning curiosity.
✔️ Illustrated Humor: The black-and-white art supports comprehension and keeps kids giggling.
✔️ Develops Key Literacy Skills: Vocabulary, inference, sequencing, and character analysis—all through fun, interactive experiences.
Secure Your Spot in The Chicken Squad Book Club:
Don’t miss this chance for your child to unleash their inner sleuth, stretch their reading wings, and solve feather-brained mysteries with friends. Space is limited—reserve your spot now!
🗓️ Weekly Schedule
Week 1: May 5
📖 The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure
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Week 2: May 12
📖 The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken: The Next Misadventure
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Week 3: May 19
📖 Into the Wild: Yet Another Misadventure
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Week 4: May 26
📖 Dark Shadows: Yes, Another Misadventure
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Week 5: June 2
📖 Gimme Shelter: Misadventures and Misinformation
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Week 6: June 9
📖 Bear Country: Bearly a Misadventure
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Why It Works for All Young Readers:
✔️ Short chapters, big laughs
✔️ Funny mysteries that get kids thinking
✔️ Accessible for hesitant readers, still fun for advanced ones
✔️ Crafting + games = reading with purpose and joy
FAQ
Do I need to buy the books? You can borrow them from your local library or use the Amazon links to purchase them.
What’s included in each session? Group discussion, vocabulary games, and themed activities.
What time are the sessions? All sessions run Mondays from 8:30–9:30 PM Eastern / 5:30–6:30 PM Pacific.
What materials are needed for the crafts and activities? I will provide a list of materials for each week’s craft via ClassDojo. Most items will be common household materials like paper, markers, and glue.
Can siblings join together? Absolutely. One signup per household.
Is this a good fit for my child? If your child enjoys silly mysteries, giggles, and stories with heart and teamwork, yes. Whether they’re reluctant or ravenous readers, this club meets them where they are.
Do parents need to participate in the sessions? While parental participation isn’t mandatory, it’s welcomed, especially for younger children during crafts. Parents can assist with gathering materials beforehand.
My child is an advanced reader. Will they still enjoy this program? Yes! The activities and discussions are designed to challenge and entertain readers of all levels within the age group.
How do crafts and activities contribute to my child’s development? Crafts and activities support motor skills, creativity, social skills, and help children connect narrative elements of the stories to hands-on learning.
What if my child has trouble keeping up with the reading? The club is inclusive, with support for different reading paces. Activities will help reinforce understanding, regardless of reading speed.
What if my child doesn’t enjoy crafts? Crafts are tailored to be fun and simple, but children can also engage creatively in ways they prefer, like drawing or storytelling.
