A Dream Within A Dream: Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips Blog Tour: Excerpt + Giveaway
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the STEVEN F SEAGULL
& THE MISSING CHIPS by Kitty May Gruchelska Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
In Chips We Trust
The chipocalypse is the greatest mystery to hit the seaside town of Fry Cove.
Join Steven F Seagull on the adventure of a lifetime in this Pencraft Best Book
engaging read about courage, friendship and teamwork, which reviewers hail as
‘an unexpected delight.’
Who stole the chips? Was it the Deny the Fry colony, who want all seagulls to
quit eating chips? Or was it the seagull mafia boss, Stefano Giacomo, who has
concocted a dastardly plot to convert all seagulls to pizza and pasta? As part
of the newly formed CIA (Chips Investigation Agency), our reluctant hero, along
with Charlie, Steven Colton, the karate chopping Bart, and Steven Rhys pit
their wits to solve the mystery.
Whether you’re a fan of whimsical tales or simply in need of a feel-good read,
this Readers’ Favourite 5 Star ‘war of the best carbohydrates’ book is sure to
leave you smiling.
Five stars!
‘…a war of the best carbohydrates!’
‘…a wonderful, family-friendly story that was an absolute delight to read.’–
Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favourite
‘…a delightful and whimsical adventure…’
‘Throughout this fast-paced tale, readers will meet gannets, pasta-loving
Italians, and even robots… Ultimately, “The Great Chip Hunt” is a
fun tale of adventure and a heartwarming reminder of the importance of
friendship…’ –Authors Reading
Five stars!
‘Gruchelska’s storytelling is engaging, reminiscent of an animated movie…
(her) ability to craft a charming world filled with memorable characters makes
the book a joy for readers of all ages.’ –Literary Titan
It
was dark inside, except for the light coming through the hole. A seagull
emerged from a shadowy corner, smoke surrounding him in a cloudy haze.
“Who
goes there?” he grumbled.
My
dad held up his wings like he was surrendering.
“It’s
okay, it’s me, Steven Petronius.”
A
bedraggled seagull hopped forward, a twig drooping from the corner of his beak.
“Hmph,
long time no see,” he said. “How long was it since we were both in the seagull
police force?”
They
slapped each other on the back, and began chuckling.
“This
is Steven Sherlock,” my dad said. “He’s a very old friend.”
Both
of them tipped their heads back and cackled, “Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah!”
“Remember
the time we busted that American fries racket?” Steven Sherlock said.
“Oh
yeah,” Dad said. “Our finest hour.” He beckoned to me. “This is my son, Steven
Fitzgerald.”
The
ex-detective’s eyes scanned me.
“A
fine boy,” he commented. “What can I do for you? Is it anything to do with the
chipocalypse?”
“Still
as sharp as ever!” my dad said. “My boy just joined the newly formed CIA, or
Chips Investigation Agency. Its mission is to solve the mystery of our missing
chips, and restore order in Fry Cove.”
I
gulped, my mind racing at the thought of the responsibility I had accepted.
“That’s
brave of you,” said Steven Sherlock. “Pull this off, and you’ll be the hero of
Fry Cove.”
I
hung my head low, knowing I was far from heroic.
“Unfortunately,
Steven Zeus put the Artful Dodger in charge of the CIA,” Dad said, shaking his
head.
“That
fool,” Steven Sherlock scoffed. “So, it means you need all the help you can get.”
He
finished his twig, and stubbed it out on the floor.
My
dad asked, “Have you got any old tools of the trade to get my boy started?”
Steven
Sherlock lifted a wing tip in a lightbulb moment.
“I
have something that could help.”
He
waddled to the side of the room, which received light from the hole. Pulling
out a drawer, he dipped in, lifting something out. It was shiny, but dusty. He
dropped it on the floor with a clunk.
“You’ll
find this useful when looking for clues,” he said. “It’s my old spy glass.”
He
demonstrated by picking it up with one foot, peering through it.
“You
can see many things not visible to the seagull eye. It makes tiny things
bigger.”
“That’s…great,”
I said, not sure how it would help.
“Hmmm,”
Dad said. “What else do you have in your arsenal?”
Steven
Sherlock rubbed his wings together with glee.
“Glad
you asked! I have the full Chip Stealing Investigation tools here!”
He
used his beak to pull a cord. A series of drawers and cupboards popped out,
revealing a full range of crime fighting equipment. There was so much technology, it made my mind
boggle.
“Here,
we have a sophisticated tool for analysing wing tip prints.”
I
stared at the equipment wide-eyed.
“While
over here,” he added, “I have some special cement for making casts of footprints,
chalk for drawing around dead gulls, and a poop splatter examination kit. It
can also analyse ketchup, mayonnaise, and even barbeque sauce smears.”
“It’s
so…hi-tech,” I said.
“You’re
in the best of wings,” Dad said. Turning to Steven Sherlock, he added, “Where
do you suggest my boy starts?”
He
pulled the cord again, and the equipment rolled back into its secret location.
“Go
to the places of previous chip sightings, and use the spy glass to find clues.
Take samples of any ketchup smears or small items that you think are
suspicious, then bring them back to me in these little bags.”
He
passed me some empty chip bags.
“Okay,”
I said, my voice quite shaky.
“You
can do this,” Dad said. “I believe in you.”
It
was time to show Fry Cove my capabilities, but could I live up to my dad’s
expectations?
Kitty May
Gruchelska loves creating fantastical worlds for her readers, full of diverse
and quirky characters. In a past life, she was probably a cat because she likes
tuna, dislikes water, and frequently knocks things over, but luckily, she has
nine lives. Kitty May teaches in a magical desert kingdom full of sunshine,
camels, and rice dishes. She loves travelling, which also inspires her to
write.
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