Three sleuthing sisters become aware of how their spells affect others in book three of this hilarious magical mystery series. It's autumn, and Covenly residents are gathering at the annual fall fair. The three Weird Sisters-Hildegurp, Glubbifer, and Yuckmina-are running a Flying Broom ride for the town's kids and nine-year-old Jessica Nibley is overseeing the petting zoo nearby. Suddenly, a prized show chicken goes missing and there's a new mystery to solve. Suspecting fowl play, the four friends team up to find the hapless hen in a madcap hunt that involves an enchanted roller coaster, a frog in a top hat, and a sticky trail of goo. As they sleuth, the sisters also discover some unfortunate and unintended consequences of their magic, bringing about a gentle lesson in apologizing. The third book in this whimsical chapter book mystery series is full of clever wordplay, humorous misunderstandings, and dynamic illustrations. With hints and phrases from Hamlet, readers are reminded that actions have consequences that can't always be undone. AGES: 6 to 9 AUTHOR: Mark David Smith is the author of the Weird Sisters Detective Agency series, The Deepest Dig, and Caravaggio: Signed in Blood. A high school teacher, he lives in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Kari Rust is the author and illustrator of Tricky and The House at the End of the Road. Before she starting making children's books, Kari worked as an animation artist, and her hand-drawn images are full of warmth, style, and humor. A graduate of Emily Carr University of Art and Design, Kari lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. SELLING POINTS: . The third book in the Weird Sisters Detective Agency series . Addresses themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for your actions . End matter includes a recipe for caramel apples
