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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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A breezy read but still touches on many of the struggles of middle-grade students in the digital age...It's a pleasure to follow the avian antics and watch as Mervin squawks his way into everyone's hearts. -- Booklist A very good read for reluctant teen readers. Excellent purchase for school libraries and classrooms. -- Must Read Lit: K thru YA Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials The lively parrot and Ava's growing understanding of and affection for him rise above average. -- Kirkus Reviews I like this book a lot...I really recommend this book to others because it is easy to understand, and it will fit for those kids who are learning English like me.-- Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition

"""A very good read for reluctant teen readers. Excellent purchase for school libraries and classrooms.""-- ""Must Read Literature"" ""I like this book a lot...I really recommend this book to others because it is easy to understand, and it will fit for those kids who are learning English like me.""-- ""Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition"" ""A breezy read but still touches on many of the struggles of middle-grade students in the digital age...It's a pleasure to follow the avian antics and watch as Mervin squawks his way into everyone's hearts.""-- ""Booklist"" ""Recommended.""-- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials"" ""The lively parrot and Ava's growing understanding of and affection for him rise above average.""-- ""Kirkus Reviews"""

I like this book a lot...I really recommend this book to others because it is easy to understand, and it will fit for those kids who are learning English like me. -- Canadian Children's Book News, student takeover edition A breezy read but still touches on many of the struggles of middle-grade students in the digital age...It's a pleasure to follow the avian antics and watch as Mervin squawks his way into everyone's hearts. -- Booklist A very good read for reluctant teen readers. Excellent purchase for school libraries and classrooms. -- Must Read Lit: K thru YA Recommended. -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials The lively parrot and Ava's growing understanding of and affection for him rise above average. -- Kirkus Reviews

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Alice Kuipers is the author of more than 10 books for young readers, including the Arthur Ellis Award winner The Worst Thing She Ever Did, and Pia's Plans in the Orca Currents line. Her work has been published in dozens of countries and has also been made into plays and produced for radio. She lives with her family in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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