Kate Messner
Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR, United StatesKate Messner blends a hijinks-filled mystery with the timely #MeToo movement in a heartfelt new novel for young readers, Chirp (Bloomsbury). When Mia moves to Vermont the summer after seventh grade, she’s recovering from the broken arm she got falling off a balance beam. Mia’s change in scenery brings day camps, new friends, and time with her beloved grandmother. But Gram is convinced someone is out to destroy her cricket farm. In a story rich with friendship, science, and summer fun, a girl finds her voice while navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.