About the Author

Sophie Anderson grew up in Swansea, studied at Liverpool University, and has worked as a geologist and science teacher. She wrote textbooks until characters from Slavic folklore began appearing in her work. Sophie has an international family and loves to write stories inspired by different folklores and cultures. Now living in the Lake District with her husband, Sophie enjoys the freedom of home schooling her three children, fell walking, canoeing, and daydreaming. 

Reviews

This vividly imagined blend of fairy tale and coming-of-age novel reflects perceptively on death and loss.
*The Sunday Times*

This original debut takes a poignant, philosophical look at predestination and free choice, and features delectable food descriptions, cheeky jackdaws and a frolicking lamb.
*The Guardian*

A magical tale... a captivating and original retelling of a traditional story straight out of folklore. Beautiful escapism.
*Sunday Express S Magazine*

While it plays, elegantly and surprisingly warmly, with the idea of death, Anderson's book is rich with the tastes, smells and sensations of life, from the flavour of borscht to the sounds of violins.
*Times Literary Supplement*

A deliciously macabre world with a courageous and rebellious heroine at its centre.
*South Wales Evening Post*

There is a lot going on in Anderson's impressive novel, and it all makes for a fascinating, thought provoking, and highly recommended read.
*John Millen, South China Morning Post*

This magical adventure story has the feel of a modern fairytale.
*The Week Junior, Book of the Week*

Beautifully written, lyrical, haunting and humorous this is a novel that will move your feelings into new dimensions as you adventure with Marinka to discover the possibilities the world has to offer.
*Armadillo Magazine*

Enticing, a little bit dangerous, and thrumming with possibilities.
*Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars*

[A] delicious, exquisite tale.
*Emma Carroll, author of Skychaser*

Filled with warmth and spun from gossamer threads of magic. I loved it!
*Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart*

A glistening gem of a story with an air of elegance, beauty and fragility.
*Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher*

A spellbinding tale, beautifully told and full of heart. Pure magic.
*Claire Fayers, author of The Accidental Pirates*

I absolutely adored the adventure, love, friendship and stubbornness of Marinka. Such a brilliant idea and so beautifully written.
*Steph at A Little But A Lot [via Twitter]*

The language used in this book is just beautiful and created vivid pictures in my head of a gothic (almost Tim Burton-esque) landscapes as I read it.
*Mrs Godfrey, My Biblioteca Blog*

The House With Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson is a moving, magical story about belonging and friendship.
*Mum In The Madhouse blog*