The Leprechaun Twins: Beanie Books, #4

By Matt Wiedeman

Ben and Beth are back for a new adventure with their friend Beanie, the retired genie who now owns an ice cream parlor.

One day, Bryan showed up to see Beanie. The kids quickly learned that Bryan was a leprechaun from Ireland who was in town to find his pot of gold. They helped him track down the missing treasure but there was a problem. Their friend Gloppy accidentally swallowed one of the coins! There was only one way for the coin to come out and Bryan was impatient. Along came Tim, Bryan's twin brother, who was also looking for something.

While everyone was waiting for the coin to make it out, the leprechaun twins cobbled and pulled some pranks. Meanwhile, Muttman was cooking up a scheme of his own.

Will the twins find what they're looking for before it falls into the wrong hands?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Matt Wiedeman
• Release date: Dec 28, 2023
• ISBN: 9798223791713

Matt Wiedeman

Hi everyone, I live in Cincinnati, OH with my family. I started writing Beanie in the Bottle as a fun side project. It ended up becoming a series. Someday I hope to meet a genie.

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Lucky Charmed

Are we there yet? Beth panted, sounding like she was about to collapse after our grueling 1K run.

As we staggered towards Beanie's ice cream parlor, I couldn't help but wonder at the irony of a retired genie running an ice cream store. I mean, just last year, I freed him from his bottle. In return, he gave me some wishes. That’s how we met but that's another book altogether.

Remind me why we thought running was a good idea, I wheezed, trying to fill my lungs with much-needed oxygen.

Ben, we've been through this. The Twins Day 1k run is in two weeks. We've gotta be in shape, Beth reminded me, still trying to catch her breath.

Two weeks? Is that on St. Patrick's Day? I asked, hoping for a good excuse to indulge in some festive fun.

I have no clue, Beth admitted.

And how many sets of twins are we talking about here? I inquired, imagining a sea of matching pairs running alongside us.

Who knows? Could be thousands! Beth exclaimed, her eyes widening with anticipation.

And why do I have to suffer through this? I grumbled, hoping to find a way out of the impending torture.

You're my one and only twin. Plus, you owe me, Beth declared, giving me a playful nudge.

Finally, we reached the promised land of ice cream. Gasping for air, I glanced at my fitness app, expecting disappointing results. To my surprise, it showed a record time.

Wow, we did it! I exclaimed.

Unbelievable! Beth agreed, still trying to recover.

Leaning against the store wall, I spotted a fleet of new rent-a-scooters down the street. Check out those scooters, Beth. They look like so much fun!

Beth didn't share my enthusiasm. Ben, don't even think about racing on those. You know what happened last time!

She was right. Winning the Great Paperboy Golf Cart race had almost caused a town-wide disaster.

After catching our breath, we strolled into the ice cream shop to find Beanie casually reading a book and enjoying his own merchandise. Classic Beanie.

Hey, Beanie. Save some ice cream for the customers, will ya? I teased.

Yeah, you're literally eating into the profits, Beth chimed in.

Beanie, nose deep in his book, initially ignored us but then suddenly perked up.

Hey, you guys! You've gotta try this new flavor!

I hesitated, still feeling the burn from our run. I'm not sure about eating right now.

Come on, it's all about regeneration, he insisted.

Handing each of us a cone, we found a seat.

Now watch those energy levels shoot up! declared Beanie.

I don’t think that's how it works, Beth scoffed.

The ice cream turned out even more amazing than expected. This is ridiculously good!

Beth nodded in agreement. Yeah, it's like a magical taste explosion.

I knew you'd enjoy it, Beanie affirmed.

I especially love these sneaky marshmallow bits, Beth added.

Yeah, I can see hearts, moons, stars, and whatever this other thing is, I observed.

That's a clover, Ben, clarified Beanie.

Whatever you say. What's the deal with this ice cream anyway? I asked.

You might recognize the flavor. It’s based on a popular breakfast cereal.

Oh, we usually go for Pop-Tarts in the morning, I replied.

You're seriously missing out, Beanie informed us. This ice cream is called 'Lucky Charms'.

Yum! Beth declared.

I know that cereal, I said. There's a leprechaun on the box!

Spot on, Beanie confirmed, as he closed the book he was engrossed in.

Hey, what's the gripping read you've got there? I inquired.

Yeah, we didn't know that you can read, Beth joked.

Real funny. It's a nail-biting mystery novel. I just can't put it down. I'm almost done. One chapter to go. I can't wait to find out who the culprit is.

Beth eyed the cover. This book was made into a movie that's been on Netflix for ages. The ending is a total shocker.

Don't you dare spoil the ending for me, Beth, warned Beanie.

Relax, I won't, she assured him.

As we continued to savor the ice cream, Beanie had to step away for a moment. Kids, if someone comes in, just let them know I'll be right back.

Meet Bryan

As soon as Beanie walked off, a customer entered the store. This mountain of a man sported an old-fashioned getup, complete with a black derby hat adorned with a flashy buckle. His green jacket and black pants combo were a fashion statement in itself, but it was the enormous silver buckles on his brown shoes that really stole the show. With no one in sight behind the counter, he made his way over to us.

Hello there, he rumbled, tipping his hat.

Hi, we both blurted out simultaneously, momentarily stunned by his rough Irish lilt.

The stranger seemed flustered. I'm looking for Beanie. It's urgent.

I sprang to my feet and headed to Beanie's office, only to find it empty. He'll be right back. You must be here for the new ice cream.

He gave me a befuddled look. I haven't the foggiest idea what you're on about.

Oh, you should try it. It's yummy! Beth chimed in.

Kids, I really need to track down Beanie, he urged.

Just then, Beanie reappeared from the depths of the store. Bryan?!? Is that you?

The two of them embraced