 | Fowl play Author: Tubb, Kristin O'Donnell | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
The reading of the will of Chloe's Uncle Will is standard, until he announces his gift for Chloe: his African grey parrot, Charlie. The parrot has a vast vocabulary, and soon Chloe hears her say something odd: It was murder, followed by homicide and cyanide. Chloe becomes convinced her uncle Will's death was foul play. With the help of her family, Chloe begins the investigation to uncover Uncle Will's murderer.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 4.10 Points: 7.0 Quiz: 550264 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/15/24)
Booklist (+) (05/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2024 *Starred Review* Though very much heartbroken over the death of her uncle Will, Chloe Alvarez is cheered by his parting gift to her: an African gray parrot named Charlie. Charlie provides a welcome distraction from her grief, whether by perching on Chloe’s shoulder or commanding Alexa to play music ranging from Stevie Wonder to Kiss. But when Charlie starts saying things like “homicide,” “skull,” and “cyanide,” Chloe begins to think that Uncle Will might not have died from a rare genetic disease like they thought; he just may have been murdered. Chloe launches an investigation, taking tips from her grandmother’s favorite true-crime podcast, and roping in family members to help with stakeouts and evidence collection. Many surprising things are revealed as the Alvarez clan digs for clues, and it’s an utter—and often hilarious—delight to watch them. Tubb does a wonderful job of mixing levity with the grieving process in all its complexity to ensure the narrative never becomes too heavy. While solving the murder is Chloe’s priority, she is also involved in soccer and making art in a way that adds dimension to her character. Amid the investigative antics and hustle of daily life, familial love emerges as the linchpin of the story, echoing Uncle Will’s unwavering belief that “family is wondrous,” in spite of its imperfections. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
