& THE MISSING CHIPS by Kitty May Gruchelska Blog Tour hosted by\u00a0<\/span>Rockstar Book Tours<\/span><\/a>. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In Chips We Trust<\/span><\/b> Join Steven F Seagull on the adventure of a lifetime in this Pencraft Best Book <\/p>\n engaging read about courage, friendship and teamwork, which reviewers hail as <\/p>\n \u2018an unexpected delight.\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Who stole the chips? Was it the Deny the Fry colony, who want all seagulls to <\/p>\n quit eating chips? Or was it the seagull mafia boss, Stefano Giacomo, who has <\/p>\n concocted a dastardly plot to convert all seagulls to pizza and pasta? As part <\/p>\n of the newly formed CIA (Chips Investigation Agency), our reluctant hero, along <\/p>\n with Charlie, Steven Colton, the karate chopping Bart, and Steven Rhys pit <\/p>\n their wits to solve the mystery.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re a fan of whimsical tales or simply in need of a feel-good read, <\/p>\n this Readers’ Favourite 5 Star \u2018war of the best carbohydrates\u2019 book is sure to <\/p>\n leave you smiling.<\/p>\n Five stars! Jamie Michele, Readers’ Favourite<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n ‘…a delightful and whimsical adventure…’<\/i> Italians, and even robots… Ultimately, “The Great Chip Hunt” is a <\/p>\n fun tale of adventure and a heartwarming reminder of the importance of <\/p>\n friendship…’ –Authors Reading<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Five stars! (her) ability to craft a charming world filled with memorable characters makes <\/p>\n the book a joy for readers of all ages.’ –Literary Titan<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n It <\/p>\n was dark inside, except for the light coming through the hole. A seagull <\/p>\n emerged from a shadowy corner, smoke surrounding him in a cloudy haze.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWho <\/p>\n goes there?\u201d he grumbled.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n My <\/p>\n dad held up his wings like he was surrendering.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s <\/p>\n okay, it\u2019s me, Steven Petronius.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n A <\/p>\n bedraggled seagull hopped forward, a twig drooping from the corner of his beak.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHmph, <\/p>\n long time no see,\u201d he said. \u201cHow long was it since we were both in the seagull <\/p>\n police force?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n They <\/p>\n slapped each other on the back, and began chuckling. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThis <\/p>\n is Steven Sherlock,\u201d my dad said. \u201cHe\u2019s a very <\/i>old friend.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Both <\/p>\n of them tipped their heads back and cackled, \u201cAh, ah, ah, ah, ah!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cRemember <\/p>\n the time we busted that American fries racket?\u201d Steven Sherlock said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOh <\/p>\n yeah,\u201d Dad said. \u201cOur finest hour.\u201d He beckoned to me. \u201cThis is my son, Steven <\/p>\n Fitzgerald.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The <\/p>\n ex-detective\u2019s eyes scanned me.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cA <\/p>\n fine boy,\u201d he commented. \u201cWhat can I do for you? Is it anything to do with the <\/p>\n chipocalypse?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cStill <\/p>\n as sharp as ever!\u201d my dad said. \u201cMy boy just joined the newly formed CIA, or <\/p>\n Chips Investigation Agency. Its mission is to solve the mystery of our missing <\/p>\n chips, and restore order in Fry Cove.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I <\/p>\n gulped, my mind racing at the thought of the responsibility I had accepted.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s <\/p>\n brave of you,\u201d said Steven Sherlock. \u201cPull this off, and you\u2019ll be the hero of <\/p>\n Fry Cove.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I <\/p>\n hung my head low, knowing I was far from heroic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, <\/p>\n Steven Zeus put the Artful Dodger in charge of the CIA,\u201d Dad said, shaking his <\/p>\n head.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThat <\/p>\n fool,\u201d Steven Sherlock scoffed. \u201cSo, it means you need all the help you can get.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n finished his twig, and stubbed it out on the floor. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n My <\/p>\n dad asked, \u201cHave you got any old tools of the trade to get my boy started?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Steven <\/p>\n Sherlock lifted a wing tip in a lightbulb moment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI <\/p>\n have something that could help.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n waddled to the side of the room, which received light from the hole. Pulling <\/p>\n out a drawer, he dipped in, lifting something out. It was shiny, but dusty. He <\/p>\n dropped it on the floor with a clunk<\/i>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll <\/p>\n find this useful when looking for clues,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s my old spy glass.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n demonstrated by picking it up with one foot, peering through it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou <\/p>\n can see many things not visible to the seagull eye. It makes tiny things <\/p>\n bigger.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s\u2026great,\u201d <\/p>\n I said, not sure how it would help.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHmmm,\u201d <\/p>\n Dad said. \u201cWhat else do you have in your arsenal?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Steven <\/p>\n Sherlock rubbed his wings together with glee.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cGlad <\/p>\n you asked! I have the full Chip Stealing Investigation tools here!\u201d <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n used his beak to pull a cord. A series of drawers and cupboards popped out, <\/p>\n revealing a full range of crime fighting equipment.\u00a0 There was so much technology, it made my mind <\/p>\n boggle.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cHere, <\/p>\n we have a sophisticated tool for analysing wing tip prints.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n I <\/p>\n stared at the equipment wide-eyed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWhile <\/p>\n over here,\u201d he added, \u201cI have some special cement for making casts of footprints, <\/p>\n chalk for drawing around dead gulls, and a poop splatter examination kit. It <\/p>\n can also analyse ketchup, mayonnaise, and even barbeque sauce smears.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s <\/p>\n so\u2026hi-tech,\u201d I said.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019re <\/p>\n in the best of wings,\u201d Dad said. Turning to Steven Sherlock, he added, \u201cWhere <\/p>\n do you suggest my boy starts?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n pulled the cord again, and the equipment rolled back into its secret location.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cGo <\/p>\n to the places of previous chip sightings, and use the spy glass to find clues. <\/p>\n Take samples of any ketchup smears or small items that you think are <\/p>\n suspicious, then bring them back to me in these little bags.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n He <\/p>\n passed me some empty chip bags.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cOkay,\u201d <\/p>\n I said, my voice quite shaky.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou <\/p>\n can do this,\u201d Dad said. \u201cI believe in you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n It <\/p>\n was time to show Fry Cove my capabilities, but could I live up to my dad\u2019s <\/p>\n expectations?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span> <\/p>\n <\/b><\/span> <\/p>\n Kitty May <\/p>\n Gruchelska loves creating fantastical worlds for her readers, full of diverse <\/p>\n and quirky characters. 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