"We froze. From behind the nesting boxes there was a scuffle, a flap, and an almighty squawk. Then there was a shriek that shook thefoundations of the tiny shed. In one huge flap the rooster appeared, a huge creature, puffed up but with feathers and part of his combmissing from long-forgotten battles."An ordinary kid, a different time, loads of adventures.These short stories are a perfect read-aloud book. For children aged 5-10, an adventure in every...