“Steven F Seagull and the Missing Chips, by Kitty May Gruchelska, is a delightful adventure set on the coast of Britain. The story follows Steven Fitzgerald Seagull, affectionately known as Fitzy, who embarks on another day of work alongside his fellow seagulls. Their mission is to find their sacred and favourite food: delicious, salty chips. However, a crisis strikes their home of Fry Cove when all the chips mysteriously disappear, leading Fitzy on a thrilling quest to save his hometown.”

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In Chips We Trust

In the seaside town of Fry Cove, the seagull inhabitants enjoy plentiful chips, especially in the high season when the delightful bay is full of tourists. Steven Fitzgerald, a lowly member of the chip reconnaissance team, wishes he wasn’t so useless at his job, but he dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.

However, one day, the chips mysteriously disappear, and no one knows the answer to this chipocalypse.

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Meet the main characters

What do they say about themselves?

Hi, I’m Steven Fizgerald, but you can call me Fitzy. I accidentally volunteered for the CIA (Chips Investigation Agency). Join me on my life-changing adventure, and see if I can solve the mystery of the chipocalypse.
Steven F. Seagull​Brave seagull​
Hey, I’m Stephanie Charlotte Seagull, although my friends call me Charlie. I volunteered for the CIA, along with Fitzy. Find out how I help him discover who is responsible for the missing chips.
Stephanie Ch. Seagull​Sidekick seagull
We’re a group of protestors who are passionate about preventing seagull obesity in Fry Cove. We believe seagulls should quit chips and eat fish. Unfortunately, we’re suspects in the case of the chipocalypse!
Deny the Fry​Passionate seagulls​
Ciao! Stefano Giacomo here, the most successful businessgull in Fry Cove. Seagulls should not live on chips alone. They must embrace my delicious cuisine, and convert to eating pizza and pasta. But did I steal their chips?
Stefano G. Seagull​Successful businessgull

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Steven F Seagull is a part of the colonies' chip recovery team. When the chips disappear in peak tourist season, Steven is tasked with finding out what happened. Along with a motley crew, Steven learns courage and friendship can bring him through most anything. This was an unexpected delight to read. The world building was solid and fleshed out and the plot was great. This is a fantastic story for young readers and I will be reading it to my 6 year old at bedtime.
Steven F. Seagull & The Missing Chips" by Kitty May Gruchelska is a delightful tale blending humor with a dash of mystery. The story unfolds around Steven F. Seagull's quest to uncover the culprit behind vanishing potato chips at a seaside carnival. Gruchelska's witty narrative and charming illustrations create an engaging read for children, filled with amusing antics and a clever twist. Perfect for young readers who enjoy whimsical adventures with a feathered detective!
Kitty May Gruchelska’s charming children’s book, "Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips," offers young readers a delightful adventure filled with mystery and valuable lessons about teamwork. The story follows Steven F Seagull and his feathered friends as they embark on a whimsical quest to discover why their beloved chips have vanished from their favorite beach spot. Gruchelska crafts a narrative that is both engaging and educational, utilizing a light-hearted mystery to teach children the importance of working together and solving problems collectively. The characters are endearingly crafted, each contributing uniquely to the group's dynamics and the story’s resolution, highlighting diverse approaches to challenges. Illustrations in the book are vivid and playful, perfectly complementing the story’s upbeat tone and setting, and making the tale come alive. "Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips" is not only fun but also a tool for parents and educators to discuss the impact of cooperation and friendship.
Author Kitty May Gruchelska scores a resounding success in her book STEVEN F SEAGULL & THE MISSING CHIPS, intended for youngsters and teens (and all the young at heart!), shaping a fine mystery in the format of relating interesting principles in a population of seagulls. In a very clever mystery setting in the oceanside Fry Cove, the author capitalizes on the popularity of chips – not only among humans but also seagulls – and the food preference of these birds is abruptly challenged when the chips disappear. The titular character Steven (aka Fitzy) plays his role in the reconnaissance team to find the perpetrator. The investigation is both hilarious and entertaining as the colleagues form their version of the CIA (‘Chips Investigation Agency’) and the various characters interact and combine to solve the ‘hungry’ mystery! The accompanying illustrations add to the pleasure of reading this fine book. Readers of all ages will find enjoyment as well as themes of believing in one’s self and the values of cooperation and teamwork that make this new story a success. Highly recommended.
What a brilliant book! Gruchelska's witty and charming story weaves adventure, bravery and suspense to create a hilarious mystery with clever characters and interesting twists. They underlying messaging about teamwork shines through and feels genuine, which is hard to master in children/YA books. Whether you’re a young reader or an adult, this book will leaving you feeling great and nostalgia for the English seaside! Can highly recommend reading, but make sure you do with a portion of chips on hand
A lovely feel good story, very evocative of the British seaside. Told with fine touches of humour throughout, and the captivating characters and plot will keep you gripped (or maybe chipped!) until the very last portion! It would make a great animated children’s movie.
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