I don't remember anything about this one--maybe I only got to book six the first time through. Liked the crows and the silly hot air balloon, even if I don't like the crazy town and its crazy rules. Although Hector won't speak up to the elders, it is refreshing to see another adult who cares for the children, lets them speak, and enjoys their company. It's good to see more of the Quagmire triplets, and you get a mystery to solve with the couplets. You also get Sunny speaking some real words, and get to see translations of those words. As you get the mysterious Jacques Snicket, and some more info on the Village of Fowl Devotees.