Thundercluck! Chicken of Thor: Recipe for Revenge

by Paul Tillery, Meg Wittwer

Overview

The chicken of the Norse god Thor, bewitched with the power of thunder and lightning, returns to action in Thundercluck! Chicken of Thor: Recipe for Revenge—written and illustrated by Paul Tillery IV and Meg Wittwer.
The mighty chicken Thundercluck is in trouble. He and Brunhilde have run a-fowl of the gods of Asgard, and the best friends must fly the coop. But when a seasoned foe serves up more danger, it's out of the frying pan and into the fire for these plucky heroes. Can their friendship handle the heat . . . or will they both be cooked?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250155313
Publisher:	Roaring Brook Press
Publication date:	06/25/2025
Series:	Thundercluck!
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	36 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Paul Tillery IV lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. He's always loved drawing, storytelling, and off-kilter comedy. He earned his MFA in animation from SCAD Atlanta in 2014 and taught animation at SCAD in Savannah, Georgia. He is the author and co-illustrator of Thundercluck.
Co-illustrator Meg Wittwer was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She enjoys drawing and communicating with others through art and collaboration. She also digs birds (especially chickens). Meg earned her BFA in illustration from SCAD in 2016 and now works as an illustrator in Atlanta, Georgia.

Editorial Reviews

Thundercluck:

“This rousing adventure introduces a new hero to the world . . . [An] epic debut.” —Booklist

“An ideal adventure for more reluctant readers . . . An absurd story executed with admirable gravity and skill.” —Kirkus

“This absurd premise delivers on its goofy humor . . . for those readers not yet ready for Percy Jackson.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“For mythology-loving readers who are too young for Rick Riordan.” —School Library Journal

“Tillery dishes out bountiful allusions and wordplay both smart and silly . . .[along with] chirpy dialogue, rat-a-tat action, and spry illustrations.” —Publishers Weekly

From the Publisher

2019-07-14
Following his eponymous debut (2018), Thundercluck and his Valkyrie friend team up again to solve a mystery and save the day.

It's a lovely day for a picnic, until giant fire-breathing ants come to ruin the meal. Thundercluck and Brunhilde defeat them with some sweet moves but soon learn that another problem is plaguing Asgard: lost library books. As in the first installment, these ridiculous problems are treated with grave sincerity, a mood aided by prophecies delivered in perfect scansion. The menacing trio of Gorman the angry skull, Medda the shape-shifting trickstress, and War-Tog the lovable man-pig do their best to thwart the girl and chicken while a cast of Norse deities watches from afar. There are some slightly more serious ideas tackled here as well, as Brunhilde reunites with the mother she thought had abandoned her, and she and Thundercluck learn how to work through conflict and apologize for hurting each other. The plot rushes from adventure to adventure, barely held together by ludicrous problems involving a stolen library card and a Book Wyrm who just needs some help turning pages. A large font, generous leading, and amusing spot illustrations throughout help keep the pages turning, continuing the sure success this is to find among reluctant readers eager for something with Percy Jackson appeal and Wimpy Kid readability.

Well-done fluff. (Animal fantasy. 8-11)

Kirkus Reviews