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The Book of the Dun Cow (novel)

The Book of the Dun Cow is a really big and long story about a chicken named Chauntecleer who lives in a big farm with all of his chicken friends. One day, he has a dream where he sees a big evil snake who wants to destroy everything, and he knows it’s his job to protect his friends. So, he gathers other animals like the rooster and the dog, and they try to stop the snake.

But the snake is really sneaky and powerful, and he tricks the animals and makes them really scared. So, Chauntecleer goes on a long journey to find the magical egg of the dun cow, which can help defeat the snake. Along the way, he meets other animals like the talking spider and the wise owl, who help him on his journey.

Finally, after lots of adventures and battles, Chauntecleer finds the egg and uses it to defeat the snake and save his friends. Everyone is really happy, and they all live happily ever after. The end!