Signed copy of "Henrietta, World War II Hen" by Anthea Brigham
Item Number: 137
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Anthea Brigham has always been fascinated by chickens, and in Henrietta, World War II Hen, she relates the true story of her grandmother's hen saved from bombing - as well as from the stew-pot. 28 page paperback, dimensions 5.5x8.5".
About the Book:
This children's book is a true tale, based on the author's recollections of when she was a young girl during the Blitz when German planes were raining bombs over the English countryside. Ms. Brigham describes and illustrates an incident she remembered. A hen belonging to a household ceased laying eggs when she was frightened by the explosions. With protein in short supply poor Henrietta was about to be consigned to the stewpot until a kind lady stepped in and shipped her to a farm a distance from the bombings. Soothed in her quiet new surroundings, Henrietta happily began to lay eggs again - doing her bit toward the war effort!
About the author:
Anthea Brigham was a young girl during the Battle of Britain in World War II when German aircraft were dropping their bombs on the southeast cities of England. She and her sister were later evacuated to safety in the north of England, but she took with her the memory of a hen so frightened by the bombs she stopped laying eggs. Anthea has written, and illustrated, the story as Henrietta, World War II Hen.
Special Instructions
The item may be picked up at the church*.
Pick up information:
Beginning Tuesday, July 28 during office hours: Tues 1-4, Wed-Fri 9-5.
Annisquam Village Church, 820 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA. 978-281-0376
*If you would like the item shipped, please email us at avconlineauction@gmail.com. USPS shipping charge to be determined & added to your final credit card charge. We will use the most cost-effective shipping possible.
Donated by
Anthea Brigham