When Chickens Have Teeth is a heartfelt middle grade novel set in the streets of Port-au-Paix, Haiti. Thirteen-year-old Frislin Destine is determined to help his struggling family—especially as the oldest of six children. When he spots a scrawny rooster, it feels like hope… until his plans are ruined by Stefan, the neighborhood bully and his sworn enemy.

Burdened by responsibility and unsure how to live up to the quiet faith of his disabled father, Frislin is stunned when he’s sent away to a children’s home in another city. Just as he begins adjusting to his new life, Stefan arrives—bringing old tensions and new challenges.

Can Frislin overcome resentment, find his place, and learn the true meaning of forgiveness? Perfect for readers ages 8–12, When Chickens Have Teeth offers a powerful story of resilience, faith, and what it means to grow up far from home.