Solve It!

Did Justin tell Lucy about the surprise party?

No, Fiona was wrong! It’s true Justin loves to prank his little sister, and he was eavesdropping on some of Lucy and Fiona’s conversations, but he didn’t spoil the surprise. It was actually Crackers who told Lucy about the party! Parrots are chatty birds, and we know Crackers likes repeating things people say (like Lucy’s joke!). Fiona had a family meeting about the party in the living room where Crackers’ cage was being kept. He repeated the phrase “surprise party” to Lucy while Fiona was in the kitchen with her mom, and Lucy put everything together.

At first, Fiona was upset. But after a bit, she realized how silly the situation was. She apologized to her brother for accusing him and laughed with Lucy about the fact that a parrot ruined her secret! Even though the surprise

was ruined, the party was a hit.