Middle school is always hard, but when you’re known as the Roadkill Kid, well, it’s even harder. Jack’s mom collects roadkill—it’s her job, and she’s very good at it. Ever since Jack’s mom and dad got divorced, Jack has stepped into the role of Mom’s co-scientist.
Kristin Tubb
In her latest book, Fowl Play, Chloe Alvarez inherits her Uncle Will’s African grey parrot, Charlie, whose mysterious chatter makes Chloe question her favorite uncle’s death and sends her in pursuit of answers.