The Chicken and the Dog

This story was inspired by a raccoon attack on the author’s chicken coop, where their beloved Rhode Island Red chicken, Crimson was taken in the night.

Written by Andre and Amanda Maxwell, Illustrated by Jill Carter

The book was inspired by the true story of Crimson and Clover, the chickens and Sean Connery, the dog who live in a little yellow cottage in Olympia, WA.

It is a fun-filled adventure that follows the adventures of the chicken and the dog as they outwit a gang of wily neighborhood raccoons.

Anyone who has pets knows the neverending battle to protect them from predators, especially chicken keepers. This story was inspired by a raccoon attack on the author’s chicken coop, where their beloved Rhode Island Red chicken, Crimson was taken in the night. Amanda and Andre wanted to write a happier ending for their chickens, and added a little help from their friend, Sean the dog.

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