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
Wendy has been sold into the following countries:
Australia, New Zealand, China and Korea
- 2010 'Notable Book' award in the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2010 Book of the Year Awards - Picture Book category
- 2010 Highly commended in the Prime Minister's Literary award - Children's Fiction category
- 2009 Sydney Morning Herald best children's books of year
‘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)