A must purchase.” - School Library Connection, starred review This book will prompt discussions of gender inequality, consent, and sexual abuse. “Messner honors middle graders by exploring important, relevant issues at their level of understanding. A loving and compelling ode to the joy of friendship, the many kinds of strength, and the everyday bravery of girls.” - Anne Ursu, author of THE LOST GIRL “Once again, Kate Messner has written a book that will be a dear and important friend to her readers. Sure to be passed from kid to kid to kid” - Laura Ruby, National Book Award Finalist and author of the York Trilogy It's about learning to speak out when it seems the whole world would rather you shut up. “ Chirp is so many things: a mystery, a family story, and a story of the power of friendship. “Kate Messner strikes the perfect balance of joy, pain, and strength in this deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up.” - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of SPEAK and SHOUT 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. 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 hiding-and find the courage she never knew she had? But Gram is convinced someone is trying to destroy her cricket farm. Mia's change in scenery brings day camp, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. And packed away in the moving boxes under her clothes and gymnastics trophies is a secret she'd rather forget. When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she's recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. ' deftly layered mystery about family, friendship, and the struggle to speak up.' - Laurie Halse Anderson, bestselling author of Speak and Shoutįrom 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.

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