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A simple cheat -- er, solution? The Horace Wingspanner and Lane Tallfield solution, with the help of Chirka -- the lower level via Engris! Perhaps in another ten tales of Charlie and Company you might consider that. And I want to lobby for a reappearance of Jeremiah Hawkins....

No, but outside of a spirt dome would be good, so Sefton could attend, and so Eseffa and Jorli and Mompas could be there by projection. (Although Mompas Madracorn dies not know them as well as E and J.)

Another of Geron's excellent Charlie Boone series I thought I had already reviewed! Though it is worth six stars, the system will only let me give five stars. Though Rick and Adrian speak much less than Charlie and Kippy in this story, what they say is quite pertinent to solving the main problem of the story. Max gives the four boys a concern which they help solve. Max has been too close to the problem to see the obvious, until Kip and Charlie point it out. But solving the problem -- that is another proverbial kettle of fish! Well worth reading.

@Jason Rimbaud, I'm trying to remember a Charlie Boone story with William & William, or any story from @Geron Kees featuring a William & William -- unless you mean the ghosts, Billy and Will? Geron, did Nicholaas and any of his wives have any kids? You have said nothing regarding children sired by Nicholaas, although you did say Robin (from some later future tales) almost certainly had kids in his 800+ years of life. And you hinted (but did not confirm) that Reudi in a future tale might be Robin's grandson or great-grandson.

@Geron Kees, near the beginning of the chapter, Charlie muses about being able to go to some airless spot, like the surface of the moon. Do the guys have spacesuits stored anywhere in addition to on Lollipop, on Captain Nema's ship, and on Pacha's ship? Do they have suits stored at the house, or the villas on Engris and Lyrgris? And when will Charlie, Kip, and Horace take Amy and his mother shopping on Engris and/or Lyrgris?

Excellent chapter, @Lee Wilson. I have to agree with @drsawzall about the insurance situation. Two of my relatives have been dumped by insurance companies because their treatment was costing too much -- even though that was not the official reason. One relative requires a shot every 4 weeks costing $4,000 without insurance coverage. His new insurance is covering that with no complaints. Mads and Colin are great parents.

Good story, plenty of loose ends left for more stories at irregular intervals.

Good story. I won't say too much, as short as it is, except -- Any chance of a sequel to this good short story?

Wonderful!

"The Case of the Short, Short Prince" is one of the very best of @Geron Kees tales. And it is very good in the first twelve chapters. But then it gets better and better yet If you have not yet read "Journey Beyond the Sea" -- that is another shining gem.

When Charlie and his three closest friends are invited to a Halloween party, things start happening. They meet someone born years ago, and learn a tragic tale. They search for ways to improve the situation, and do figure it out -- not always as they expected. We also learn about the dance talents of Kip and Adrian. Excellent story.

A great read at any time of year, this story delves into what is better and what is best, what could be right and what could be wrong, and does all of it in a thoughtful and interesting way. As Charlie, Kippy, Ricky, and Adrian work to solve the problem of Adrian's mother being laid off at Christmas, they learn much more than expected. Well worth reading whatever time of year.

This is the first of the excellent Charlie Boone series. When I first read this, I had no idea of how many excellent stories would be forthcoming. In this story, the following are some of what is addressed: peer pressure, homophobia, care and concern for others, and fear. Well worth reading.

Well-written story, and I would like to see it continue. The characters are intriguing, setting realistic, and situation believable. Very short to read, but fascinating. I recommend this.

Cool chapter. I also look forward to hearing the results of the Tuesday doctor visit. When does the next chapter post, @Lee Wilson?

Another very good story from Geron Kees. Charlie and friends investigate strange thefts and find something they don't expect. What they find, and how they find it. makes a really good story. The guys are tested in an unusual place and unusual way, but they come through in convincing fashion. Well worth reading.

Another happy and fascinating story from Geron Kees. This time, Charlie, Kip, Rick, Rick's Uncle Bob, Adrian, Browbeat, Horace, and Amy join up with two very delightful residents of the town or Twombly to solve an unusual mystery. As they work together, more mysteries manifest. The Twombly Town Conservationist becomes involved, along with other residents in various capacities. With all of this, a wonderful message of care and compassion comes together in fabulous way. I heartily recommend this story.

Years ago I worked with a woman who was a heavy smoker. At that time people were allowed to smoke in stores. Her young son would see the burning cigarette ash and say, "Mom, you got a big ash!" This would embarrass the lady.

The dog, Shadow, is with Dick, the very talented woodworker. Dick was first mentioned in the story where the office of the boys was described. It was two or three tales after that where he directly participated in a story.

Well, @kbois has plenty of talent. Speaking of talent, @Geron Kees -- Did Browbeat already have the ability of telepathy? Or does he now only have it with Charlie, Kip, Rick, and Adrian? Browbeat is one of my favorite 30 or 40 characters in your Charlie Boone stories, and he and Rick seem to share the ability to learn and process information, though in differing ways. An outstanding and wonderful ending for this story, Geron. I predict eventually Horace and Amy and Uncle Bob will also be able to communicate with telepathy. This is also obviously different from the "memory sharing" elves are able to do -- at least, some elves have that ability. I know Max and Frit and Pip have the memory sharing ability mentioned quite a few stories back, and probably Keerby does as well, since Keerby is the great-great-great-grandson of Max's brother, Jakos. Is telepathy common among elves?

Wonderful chapter. But, since Charlie and Rick can communicate with each other, and Kip and Adrian can listen in, when touching Charlie or Rick (as established in -- "Elementary, My Dear Charlie Boone!") -- why didn't Charlie do that instead of Kip having to use his cell phone? It's about time Kippy and Adrian were able to initiate remote conversations with Charlie and Rick without have to go strictly through Charlie and/or Rick. If or when that happens, will Kip and Adrian be able to communicate across dimensions, as Rick and Charlie can (see, "Every Boy Should Face His Demons, Charlie Boone!" -- where Rick traced/tracked Charlie across dimensions to the block people dimension). Browbeat and Bob have really been helpful in this adventure, once again. Perhaps in the next adventure, Jeremiah Hawkins and Keerby might appear? (Hint, hint!) BTW (By The Way) -- what skwish ability or abilities might Browbeat have? I predict Hex and Pixel would like Auggie, if they ever met, and probably Casper as well.

My, my. With one that big, don't you have to have special pants made?

Interesting start to the story, @Wombat Bill. Would you tell us the imagined location of this school -- such as state and/or town?

A treat, whether Christmas or not! Thanks, @P. E. Knapp.

You know, when Bob does share all this with Susan, he can just pop/teleport/translocate back home without scaring Susan. At times, Charlie reminds me of Jamie from "The Case of the Short, Short Prince," because of his reasoning processes and instincts.