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Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child is a 2018 American gothic horror novel written by S. Craig Zahler. Published by Cinestate as the inaugural entry in their publishing imprint, the novel follows the life of the titular protagonist, an orphan child born with several deformities.
Jan 23, 2018 · In Hug Chickenpenny, Zahler creates a gothic fantasy concerning the childhood of an anomalous child and his experiences at a flawed orphanage and with other adults who adopt him. From the selfish Dr. Hannersby to the caring Abigail Westinghouse, the intelligent and endearing Hug Chickenpenny experiences bliss and hardship.
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- S. Craig Zahler
Jan 23, 2018 · Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. Born from tragedy and unknown paternity, this asymmetrical and white-haired baby inspires both ire and pity at the orphanage, until the day that an elderly eccentric adopts him as a pet.
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- S. Craig Zahler
Jan 23, 2018 · THE PANEGYRIC OF AN ANOMALOUS CHILD. by S. Craig Zahler ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 23, 2018. A novel examines the fascination, pity, and prejudice in an unusual child’s life as well as the challenges of dreaming outside the mold. Hug Chickenpenny is a boy beset by misfortune and uncertainty.
- S. Craig Zahler
Hug's mother dies giving birth to him, and he's found by her best friend, Abigail, who brings him to an orphanage. A sweet and happy baby, Hug is cared for by George, one of the workers at the orphanage, and scorned by another, the icy receptionist Jennifer.
Jan 23, 2018 · Hug Chickenpenny is an anomalous child. Born from tragedy and unknown paternity, this asymmetrical and white-haired baby inspires both ire and pity at the orphanage, until the day that an elderly eccentric adopts him as a pet.
"The latest novel from the author of Mean Business on North Ganson Street (2014) is a Victorianesque tale set in twentieth-century America, featuring orphaned Hug Chickenpenny, a child born with several “anomalous” features, such as one red eye, a stump for his left arm, and lumps on his head.
