Taking care of a chicken is not what it's cracked up to be...
Matilda is a chicken with attitude: proud, dignified, and scrappy. Aunt Susan sends her to Mae, who loves to take on special projects. However, Mae's quick solutions can cause bigger problems, like that time she made Dog glow in the dark...
Nothing is quick or easy with Matilda. Mae never had to work so hard befoe! Soon new projects grab her attention, and Matilda is neglected. But when Aunt Susan plans a visit, Mae has to find out what it takes to care for a special chicken like Matilda.