Agatha Parrot and the Heart of Mud

Martha’s mom has banned her from playing soccer, and it’s up to Agatha Parrot to find a way to get her back into the game. Meanwhile, Agatha’s big brother, James, receives an email from an unknown girl, and Agatha intervenes to start a correspondence on his behalf. When she discovers the girl’s love of spelling might hold the secret to helping Martha get permission to play soccer, the emails turn very warm indeed. Several forged emails—and a few spelling tests—later, will Martha get to play in the big game? And what will happen when Agatha’s unknowing correspondent meets the real James? 

"Fans of other early chapter-book heroines, such as Clementine, Judy Moody, and Jules Bloom, will find another kindred spirit in high-energy Agatha Parrot." —Booklist   "The simple prose, lively illustrations, and upbeat plot combine to make this an appealing choice for newly independent readers. Agatha is distinctive, funny, and engaging." —Kirkus    Praise for Agatha Parrot and the Odd Street School Ghost   “Agatha’s pretty hard to resist, and readers will likely return for another jaunt down Odd Street.”—BCCB     “Agatha's silly antics and enthusiastic delivery should engage readers transitioning to chapter books.”—Kirkus    “Should appeal to fans of Goofballs and Ivy and Bean.”—Booklist