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Chirp

By Kate Messner
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Chirp by Kate Messner is a heartfelt children's story about a young girl named Mia who spends the summer at her grandmother's cricket farm in Vermont. While trying to help her grandmother save the farm, Mia also grapples with finding her own voice and overcoming past challenges. Amidst mystery and adventure, themes of resilience and friendship are woven throughout the tale.
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You might enjoy this book if you like stories about adventure, mystery, and resilience, especially when centred around a smart and determined young girl. This delightful tale blends elements of intrigue with themes of friendship and perseverance, set in a fun summer setting that's perfect for young readers.

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[A] deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up. - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of Speak and Shout

From acclaimed author Kate Messner comes the powerful story of a young girl with the courage to make her voice heard, set against the backdrop of a summertime mystery.

When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she’s recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she’d rather forget.

Mia’s change in scenery brings day camp, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm. Is it sabotage or is Gram’s thinking impaired from the stroke she suffered months ago? Mia and her friends set out to investigate, but can they uncover the truth in time to save Gram’s farm? And will that discovery empower Mia to confront the secret she's been hidingβ€”and find the courage she never knew she had?

In a compelling story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.

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Chirp by Kate Messner is praised for its layered mystery, addressing themes of family, friendship, and the courage to speak up. It is valued for exploring important themes like strength, bravery, and the everyday challenges faced by girls. The book is considered essential for prompting discussions on issues like gender inequality and consent while being engaging and beautifully written.

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ISBN: 9781547605705

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 264g

Pages: 256

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kate Messner Young Adult

About the Author

Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and How to Read a Story; novels like Capture the Flag, All the Answers, The Seventh Wish, and Breakout; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the Ranger in Time historical chapter book series. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines.
www.katemessner.com
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