Ages 9+1-min guideMysteryLossHumor
Fowl Play
by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
Good fitA good fit for most kids 9 and up. A funny, warm mystery about missing someone. It starts with a death, but the laughs keep it light.
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What it’s about
Chloe’s favorite uncle, Will, dies and leaves her his African grey parrot, Charlie. When Charlie squawks words like 'homicide' and 'cyanide,' Chloe suspects murder. With her family’s help, she starts a real investigation.
The ending
What might come up
Death and lossSomeChloe’s favorite uncle has just died of a genetic illness. Her grief runs through the book.
Mild perilA littleA mystery car follows Chloe, and she tracks down a loan shark.
Potty humorA littlePlenty of jokes about parrot poop.
LanguageA littleMild words like 'heck,' 'dang it' and 'crap.'
RomanceA littleUncle Will’s ex-girlfriend is one of the suspects.
Why kids like it
A parrot who bosses Alexa around and blurts out the worst things.
Free printable quiz
- 1What kind of bird is Charlie?
- 2Who left Charlie to Chloe?
- 3What words make Chloe think it was murder?
- 4What city does Chloe live in?
