Sam the Man & the Chicken Plan

Seven-year-old Sam Graham wants spending money, so he takes a job caring for a neighbor’s chickens. As he learns what the work demands, he uses diligence and ingenuity to manage it. The experience leads Sam to want a chicken of his own, a special bird named Helga, and brings an unexpected friendship. The story follows Sam’s first job, his responsibilities, and the chicken plan that grows from them.