World's Worst Parrot
Alice Kuipers
Series:
Orca Currents
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Computers | Animals | Readers
Themes:
Birds, Hi-Lo
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
4-7
Age Range:
9-12
Format:
Hi-Lo
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.
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CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended
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