A review by speterson47
Chirp by Kate Messner

5.0

Mia's Grandma owns a cricket farm, and she is thinking about selling it. Mia is finally physically ready to start up activity again after breaking her arm when falling off of a balance beam. Her mom forces her to pick two activities for the summer, one for her body, and one for her mind. Mia would rather veg out on the couch and avoid both! Our journey following through her summer is one that is extremely relatable and also exciting because it seems that someone is purposefully creating problems at the cricket farm. Will Mia and her new friends from her summer activities be able to solve the mystery?

While the mystery is the forefront of the story, it has so much depth in the friendships that are formed, the obstacles that are overcome, and the strength that the characters find within themselves. Highly recommend.