In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Ava's life suddenly becomes very complicated when she inherits a troublesome African gray parrot.

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.