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The Fourth Floor Twins and the Disappearing Parrot Trick
The Fourth Floor Twins and the Disappearing Parrot Trick Author:David A. Adler, Irene Trives (Illustrator) Grade 3-5 A short, lightweight mystery with no villain. Jackie, the parrot that Gary Young is using for his magic act in the fifth-grade talent show, disappears unexpectedly. Along with his twin Kevin and their friends Donna and Diane Shelton, Gary searches the school for Jackie. Adler is careful to avoid sex-role stereotyping, giving his four p... more »rotagonists equal roles. Indeed, their actions and dialogue are almost too interchangeable; characterization is minimal. The story line is easy to follow and somewhat more plausible, if less dramatic, than many juvenile mysteries. The cheerful tone, corny humor, and familiar school setting should appeal to young readers.« less