
The Parrot Squawks at Midnight (Case File 1) - Dyslexia-Friendly Edition
Ripley Kool and the Investigators - Chapter Book with Black-and-White Illustrations
Thomas Lockhaven(Author)
Grace Lockhaven(Editor)
Ripley Kool and the Investigators (Publisher)
Published on 15. March 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
164 pages
978-1-63911-207-4 (ISBN)
Description
Three Teens. One Missing Parrot. A Treasure Waiting to Be Found.
When Mrs. Cornthumper's beloved parrot, Thaddeus, is stolen, she reluctantly hires three unlikely detectives-Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis-to solve the case.
But this is no ordinary mystery.
Mrs. Cornthumper reveals that her late husband left behind a coded letter, and only Thaddeus knows the secret needed to unlock a hidden treasure.
From boats to pawn shops, the trio stumbles through a trail of clues filled with hilarious mishaps, surprising twists, and unexpected discoveries. Despite their quirks, Ripley and friends may just have what it takes to crack the code and save the day.Can these unlikely detectives find Thaddeus and uncover the treasure before it's too late?
Fans of The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid-style humor will love this fast-paced mystery adventure.
Dyslexia-Friendly Edition
This special edition is designed to make reading easier and more enjoyable for kids with dyslexia or reading challenges.Larger, easy-to-read font with extra spacing
Cream-colored paper to reduce visual stress
Short, fast-paced chapters that build confidence
Black-and-white illustrations to support comprehension
Perfect for reluctant readers, kids with dyslexia, and young detectives ages 7-12.Join Ripley, Gilly, and Alexis on their first case in The Parrot Squawks at Midnight!
More details
Series
Language
English
Publishing group
Twisted Key Publishing, LLC
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
248 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-63911-207-4 (9781639112074)
Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Thomas Lockhaven was honing his craft by moonlighting as an advertising consultant writing spots for print, Internet and TV. In his spare time, he was working on a children's detective series. Thomas met Grace Lockhaven at a gym. They became inseparable and now are working together writing books for fiction and nonfiction.