Fowl Play
Fowl Play by Kristin O’Donnell Tubb, published by HarperCollins Canada, Limited on September 2, 2025, is a middle grade mystery that blends humor with heartfelt themes. The story follows Chloe Alvarez, who, after the reading of her Uncle Will’s will, receives an unexpected gift: his African grey parrot, Charlie. As Chloe grapples with her uncle’s recent death, she discovers that Charlie’s vocabulary may hold clues to a deeper mystery surrounding her uncle’s passing.
In her quest for answers, Chloe embarks on an investigation that involves her family and a cast of intriguing suspects, including a nosy neighbor and an ex-girlfriend. The narrative explores themes of family life, growing up, and the complexities of difficult discussions, all while maintaining a humorous tone. As Chloe delves into the mystery, she not only seeks to uncover the truth about her uncle’s death but also finds a way to heal her grieving family. This edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for young readers navigating the challenges of loss and discovery.
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Knives Out meets Finding Orion in this funny and heartwarming middle grade mystery by award-winning author Kristin O’Donnell Tubb about a girl investigating the recent death of her uncle only to find the healing power of family.
Chloe Alvarez has never been to the reading of a last will and testament before, but she hopes it is just like the movies. Lies! Intrigue! The reading of her Uncle Will’s will is standard, until he announces his gift for Chloe: his African grey parrot, Charlie.
Uncle Will was Chloe’s best friend. Without him, she’s left with only her memories of them together–which come to her in snapshots–and her new friend, 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. Why else wouldn’t he have told anyone in the family–especially Chloe–that he was sick?
With the help of her family, Chloe begins the investigation to uncover Uncle Will’s murderer. The suspects: His nosy neighbor. An ex-girlfriend. A rude landlord. A loan shark. But it all leads to more questions than answers. Did someone really kill Uncle Will? Or could this journey help reunite Chloe’s grieving family?
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