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Non-classifiable

World's Worst Parrot

by (author) Alice Kuipers

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Feb 2023
Category
NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Computers, Birds
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459823754
    Publish Date
    Jan 2020
    List Price
    $9.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459823778
    Publish Date
    Jan 2020
    List Price
    $8.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459837065
    Publish Date
    Feb 2023
    List Price
    $10.95

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Description

Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school.

As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bertie (whom she barely remembers), Ava’s carefully crafted world starts to crumble. The parrot, Mervin, is loud and messy and obnoxious. Ava’s brother thinks it’s hilarious to post videos of Ava trying to deal with the crazy bird. He even creates a profile for the two of them. Everyone wants to see more of Ava and Mervin. Suddenly, Ava is internet famous—in the worst possible way. Her friends think the parrot is gross and start acting weird toward her. But then a new girl at school helps Ava see that this parrot might not be the worst gift in the world and that just being yourself is the best way to be.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

About the author

Bestselling, award-winning author Alice Kuipers has published fourteen books for young readers, including 40 Things I Want to Tell You and the Polly Diamond series. Her work has been published in 36 countries, and she works as a writing coach for The Novelry. She lives in Saskatoon with her four children. www.alicekuipers.com

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Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens

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