The Tempestuous Trial of Maybelline Meriweather
Maybelline Meriweather has been put on trial for the most heinous of crimes—stealing an egg from another bird’s nest.
Story by Michael B. Hewes Illustated by Sarah Hewes
56 pages, 8.5 x 11 inches
Maybelline, without a doubt one of the most colorful citizens of the town of Avian Mile, finds herself in a difficult spot as the accused and, after consulting with the Mockingbirds, retains the renowned Atticus Peck to take her case. A riveting courtroom drama ensues, rich with revelations, cross-examinations, and flighty admissions. In the end, justice is served, and Maybelline is finally—with much joy and fanfare—able to explain the curious behavior that first marked her as the prime suspect.
Told in alliterative style and referencing more than 50 fascinating and beautifully illustrated bird species, Maybelline’s tale is one to be enjoyed by readers of all ages—feathered or not
