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Captain Tweakerbeak's Revenge (Calliope Day Adventures)
Captain Tweakerbeak's Revenge - Calliope Day Adventures Author:Charles Haddad, Steve Pica (Illustrator) Noreen Catherwood may look prissy in her lacy socks and perfect dresses, but underneath she has the heart of a fighter. And what fights she and Calliope have! — Calliope says she’s safe at home plate, but Noreen says she’s out, and since she’s the referee, what she says goes -- not even Calliope’s best bribe can get her to... more » change her mind. Calliope’s determined to make friends with this amazing person. And of course, when a girl like Calliope sets her mind to anything, it’s bound to happen.
As their friendship blossoms, the two girls realize that, despite some obvious differences, they have a lot in common. Including a love for Captain Tweakerbeak, Noreen’s African Grey parrot. Calliope has never seen such a wonderful bird–it’s exactly the kind of pet her father would want her to have. And since she’s convinced he’s watching over her like a cloud of mist or a friendly ghost, doesn’t that mean Captain Tweakerbeak should live with her? Noreen will never miss him . . . will she?« less