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General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), People & places (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: disability & special nee
Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowling s Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book. Third-grader Aven Green is an expert soccer player. She even has her own top secret moves! But when her friend Sujata joins the team, Aven has a hard time learning to help the new player shine. When the time comes to choose a new team captain, will Aven learn to share the spotlight and understand what it means to be a team player?Praise for Aven Green Music Machine: "Realistic, affirming, and uplifting." Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for Aven Green Sleuthing Machine: Bowling s beloved Life of a Cactus protagonist returns in a new series of chapter books that capture her life as third grader. . . . Young readers will laugh aloud at Aven s funny reactions . . . [and] they will be intrigued by the practical skills she has perfected. . . . This chapter book companion to Bowling s well-loved middle-grade series is a recommended purchase. School Library Journal (Starred review)
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