Steven F Seagull and The Missing Chips - Book Review

"Steven F. Seagull and the Missing Chips" by Kitty May Gruchelska is a delightful and whimsical adventure featuring seagulls that embody human traits and psychology. Independent young readers will enjoy this mystery filled with rich British vocabulary and culturally enriching dialects. Young adult readers will be captivated by the seagulls' anthropomorphic behaviors, while adults will appreciate the clever allegorical references and the author's playful alliteration. Additionally, the author's clever use of recognizable acronyms adds an extra layer of fun to the narrative.

Steven F. Seagull, affectionately known as Fitzy, is a young, naive seagull struggling with low self-esteem and feelings of worthlessness, yet he is also a dreamer. The seagull community at Fry Cove, nestled in the picturesque English countryside, relies on scavenging for potato chips on the beach to survive. In this context, English chips refer to what Americans know as French fries, setting the stage for an enjoyable adventure for young readers.

One fateful day, the chips mysteriously vanish, triggering a chipocalypse. Fitzy and his feathered friends form a makeshift investigation team, dubbed the CIA (Chips Investigative Agency). As they search for the source of their missing meals, they encounter adversaries and forge alliances with other hungry gulls. The quirky, squawky cast of characters injects humor into the unfolding mystery. Throughout this fast-paced tale, readers will meet gannets, pasta-loving Italians, and even robots as they join the quest for the elusive chips.

Encounters with and bombarding "hoomans" increase the story's tension and giggles. This is also a moral's story with contrasts of friends and foes. Fitzy leads his friends in teamwork. Trust, courage, and deciphering the truth are challenged as the heroes struggle for a solution to their hunger.  Readers learn valuable lessons while laughing at amusing antics. Fitzy follows his dreams to a satisfying conclusion. 

 Ultimately, "The Great Chip Hunt" is a fun tale of adventure and a heartwarming reminder of the importance of friendship, perseverance, and trust. Whether you're a seagull or a human, these values are universal and can be applied to any situation. So grab your favorite bag of chips and join Fitzy and the CIA team on their wild journey - you won't regret it!