• Publication Season/Year: Fall 2009
• Publisher: Walker Books for Young Readers
• Release Date: September 1, 2009
• ISBN (hardcover): TBD
• ISBN (paperback): TBD

Gianna Zales has a lot on her plate this fall – a father who drives her to school in the family hearse, a mother who’s turned into the junk food police, a little brother who thinks he’s a member of the paparazzi, and a grandmother who leaves false teeth in the refrigerator. Worst of all, she’s left her 7^th grade leaf collection to do at the last minute. It’s a monster project, and Gianna will miss cross-country sectionals if she doesn’t meet the deadline. She’ll need the help of her geeky friend, Zig, and some brilliant ideas of her own to pull it off.

About the Author

Kate Messner is a National Board Certified middle school English teacher who has helped kids with hundreds of leaf collection projects over the years. She’s especially fond of catalpa trees and sugar maples. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her husband and two kids and loves spending time in the woods.  Read more about how to book or contact Kate Messner.