This story is based on a true series of events that occurred in the late 1980s on a little apple farm in Corralitos, California. My children and I personally witnessed these events, which served as a lesson in the trials and tribulations of family life taught by, believe it or not, a real-life family of chickens! A heartwarming tale of circumstances within the realm of "blended" families, The Stepfather Rooster is a tribute to those stepfathers who do not fit the stereotypical mold.