The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson

What a charming and heartwarming tale!  I thoroughly enjoyed The House with Chicken Legs.  At first, the story seemed a bit dark and strange, which I guess is to be expected when the central character is learning how to help the dead cross over, but Marinka's struggles to find her destiny and make a few friends drew me in.  Living in a house that is alive and travels where it pleases would seem to be a wonderfule adventure, but such is not the case for Marinka.  Her love for her grandmother fights with her reluctance to follow the role set out for her and leads to near disaster.  In the end, the house becomes the unlikely hero of the tale.  This book was an entertaining and satisfying read.