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Author: Gordon Korman

📘 The chicken doesn't skate by Gordon Korman

When Milo brings his science project, a chicken named Henrietta, to South Middle School, nothing is as ordinary as the kids expect. Henrietta quickly captivates the faculty and students alike, earning a spot as the hockey team’s mascot. As the team relies on the feathered star for morale, Milo and his friends navigate school life, pranks, and the challenges of being a middle‑school scientist. Along the way, they learn that true teamwork and a bit of humor can keep the season alive—one cluck, one skate, and one unforgettable game at a time.

First publish date: 1996

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction

Authors: Gordon Korman

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