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Baxter Bean is not the Chosen One.He's not a genius. He's not the son of gods or secret agents or wizards. He has no superpowers, not even the kind you find out about later at a critical point in the story.You could say thirteen-year-old Baxter Bean just isn't the "main-character type." Shy and awkward, Baxter has a strict policy: never ever get involved in anything for any reason.However, in a faraway alternate reality, there is another thirteen-year-old Baxter Bean. This version prefers to be called "Bean," and not only is he rich and famous-he's the most powerful magic-user in his entire universe.When Baxter is caught up in a case of cosmic mistaken identity, he's transported to this alternate reality, where rival kings wield magical powers in a desperate battle for the throne. In this world, Baxter befriends a group of misachievers who are pushed to the edges of society because of their lack of magical abilities.In this extraordinary realm where castles float in the clouds, Baxter must face gangsters, tyrants, and his own insecurities. As he embarks on this unexpected adventure, he meets Ulani, whose presence awakens feelings he's never experienced before. With the help of his new friends-and the spark of a potential first crush-Baxter might just discover that being yourself is the greatest power of all.

In the quirky town of Smallberry, USA, three kid detectives have a secret weapon that cracks every case...They have a pet chicken. Her name is Chicken.When a mysterious Glitter Bomber attacks the mayor's office during the Founder's Day celebration, chaos erupts With a threat of more sparkly strikes looming, the town turns to its most unusual crime-fighting team: Paul Marlowe: Kid detective-in-chargeTall Paul McCall: Technology whiz who can hack anythingAl Kowalczyk: Martial arts master and master of disguiseChicken: The feathered sleuth with surprising crime-solving abilities How does one chicken outthink criminal masterminds? Can this squad of young detectives stop the Glitter Bomber before Smallberry drowns in a sea of sparkles? Discover the hilarious truth in this laugh-out-loud mystery adventure This short children's novel is perfect for readers 8 and up who love mysteries with a side of silly. Books in the Chicken and Kid Detective Squad series can be read in any order.