Let's Get Cracking! (Kung Pow Chicken #1) Ages 5+

Kung Pow Chicken is the superhero everyone has been waiting for!

This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!

In this exciting full-colour series, Gordon Blue transforms into Kung Pow Chicken, an avian superhero who fights crime in the city of Fowladelphia. The first book in the series kicks off when Gordon's birdy senses lead him to a festival. Suddenly, POOF! Feathers fill the air and shivering naked chickens are everywhere. Why have all these chickens lost their feathers? Forced to wear woolly sweaters, the city itches for a hero. Kung Pow Chicken hops into his Beakmobile to save the day!

Cyndi Marko studied Fine Arts at Okanagan University College and Graphic Design and Prepress Technology at Humber College in Toronto. Kung Pow Chicken is her first children's book series. She currently lives in Canada.