BOWLING, Dusti. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. 272p. Sterling. Sept. 2017. Tr $14.95. ISBN 9781454923459.
Gr 5-8 –Aven Green has always loved her life in Kansas—hanging out with Emily and Kayla, her best friends since kindergarten; planning pranks; and playing on the school soccer team. Though Aven was born without arms, she has never let her “lack of armage,” as she calls it, deter her from doing anything she sets her mind to. But when her father gets a job as the manager of Stagecoach Pass, a rundown Western theme park out in Arizona, the family’s move, right after Aven has started eighth grade, presents her toughest challenge yet. Having to deal with the many stares and questions of new schoolmates, Aven sorely misses her old life back in Kansas. However, her unflinchingly optimistic spirit, accompanied by her infectious and indomitable sense of humor, keeps her looking for the silver linings in her new life in Arizona, such as making friends with the cute but prickly Connor (who has Tourette’s syndrome) or enjoying the ability to wear flats all year-round. But the most fascinating thing is the unusual mystery at the heart of Stagecoach Pass: the disappearing tarantulas, a missing photograph, and a secret necklace. Aven is determined to get to the bottom of the secret. She is a perky, hilarious, and inspiring protagonist whose attitude and humor will linger even after the last page has turned. The tale of Stagecoach Pass is just as compelling as the story of Aven, and the setting, like the many colorful characters who people this novel, is so vivid and quirky that it’s practically cinematic. VERDICT Charming and memorable. An excellent choice for middle grade collections and classrooms.
This review was published in the School Library Journal May 2017 issue.
what are the mom's character traits?
This sounds like a great book! Thanks to your description, I will probably get this book!
Oi this is one of the best books I've ever read so don't chu be HATE'IN on it CHICKENMAN HAHAHHAH MY MAME HAS AN A IN IT!!!!?!?!?!?
I agree very much with chu Kelly!! This is one of the best books I've ever read
FALSEHOOD
This book was a great summer read and awsome gift for younger kids .
you right m8
yes! This book is amazing I read it to my 6, and 4-year-olds, Remy and River, they loved it. Their all-time Favorite, book! (I admit I enjoyed it too)
I read it to my 4 and 6-year-old, Remy and River, they loved it! Their all time favorite book! (I admit I enjoyed it SO much too)!
How DARE you?
How DARE you?
How DARE you?
The book is really awesome! ive read it before and im not really a reading type person but i could not stop reading lol you should read the book you will love it!!
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