Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet #6 [Paperback]

The sixth book in this hilarious series about the Protector of Undead Pets and the zombie animals he helps.
 

Joe’s latest visitor had a fly-in with a window—splat! Now Pete the parakeet is dead, and his owner is going to be robbed! Pete needs Joe—the Protector of Undead Pets—to help prevent it from happening, but will Joe succeed so Pete can fly on to his final destination? Funny and full of adventure, this series is ideal for boys and girls seeking a fast-paced and amusing chapter book.

Sam Hay is a former journalist and has written several children’s books. She lives with her husband, two children, and several pets in a small house with a big garden in Scotland.CHAPTER ONE

Joe grabbed a handful of strawberries and dropped them into the jug.
 
PLOP!
 
“Maybe a little more banana,” he said, stirring the mixture with a long wooden spoon.
 
His best friend, Matt, was standing next to him, smashing a bag of ice cubes with a rolling pin. He glanced at the jug. “There’s no room.”
 
“A few more blueberries, then . . .” Joe was just searching along the countertop for the bowl of berries when something hit his cheek.
 
“Hey!” He spun around to find the most annoying boy in the class, Spiker, smirking back at him. In his hand was the bowl of blueberries.
 
“Want some more?” Spiker fired another berry in Joe’s direction.
 
Joe and Matt both ducked.
 
“Ow!” Leonie, who was behind Joe, let out a shriek as the blueberry bounced off her head.
 
Another volley followed. Joe and Matt dodged out of the way.
 
“Argh!”groaned Leonie. She turned around to see who was throwing the fruit just in time for a big squishy berry to explode on her cheek. “Ms. Bruce! Someone’s throwing fruit at lS&