Wendy has been sold into the following countries:

Australia, New Zealand, China and Korea

About the book

First published in 2009 by Penguin Australia

Format: Hardcover and softcover

Wendy doesn’t want to be just any old chicken.
She wants ADVENTURE.
She wants EXCITEMENT.
She wants TO BE A STAR!
And then a travelling circus comes to town . . .

This chicken is destined for great things!‘ The Pecking Order Post

Praise

“Here is a book that will be read to bits. Luckily it is sturdily bound.”

Magpies Magazine

“Gus Gordon’s hysterically funny text and clever illustrations combine to create a glorious story of the indomitable spirit of a chicken who knew she was destined for greatness.”

Sydney’s Child Magazine

“Gordon’s whimsical illustrations will endear Wendy to children.”

Herald Sun

“How can you not love Wendy?’”

Deb Abela, ABC Radio Canberra

“Gus Gordon’s delightful Wendy is a thrill-seeking chicken with enough ambition and imagination for a hundred henhouses.”

Ursula Dubosarsky, Sydney Morning Herald (best books 2009)

Awards

Other books by Gus

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Gus Gordon is an internationally acclaimed illustrator and author. He has illustrated and/or written over 80 books for children. His books Wendy, Herman and Rosie (2013 CBCA Honour book), Somewhere Else (2017 Speech Pathology book of the year), The Last Peach and Finding François have sold in over 20 countries worldwide and have received wide recognition.