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.---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) -Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician! She just needs to choose what instrument to play. When she decides to try the piano, Aven is disappointed when she can-t master Mozart in one whole day. To pick up Aven-s beat, her parents take her for a four-hour drive to see someone just like her play the guitar. With new inspiration and a special gift from her great-grandma, Aven is ready to take on the sch
