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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

By Dusti Bowling
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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling follows the story of Aven Green, a spunky girl born without arms, who encounters new adventures at a rundown amusement park. As she navigates the challenges of fitting in at a new school, she finds friendship with a fellow outsider and uncovers a captivating mystery tied to her unique surroundings. This heart-warming tale celebrates resilience and the power of embracing one's differences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This story may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming tales of friendship and courage, featuring a spirited protagonist who confronts life's challenges with humour and resilience. It offers a delightful blend of mystery and adventure while tackling themes of identity and acceptance, making it a captivating read for young readers who love stories of personal growth and triumph.

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The paperback edition of the best-selling middle grade novel about a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship while solving a mystery in a western theme park.

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Winner of the William Allen White Children's Book Award for Grades 3-5

Winner of the 2020 March Book Madness Middle Grade

Shortlisted for The Reading the West Book Awards

Nominated for the Minnesota Youth Reading Awards - 2021 Maud Hart Lovelace award

Nominated for the 2021 Colorado Children's Book Award for the Junior Book category

The paperback edition of the bestselling middle grade novel, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, tells the story of a spunky girl born without arms and a boy with Tourette syndrome navigating the challenges of middle school, disability, and friendship—all while solving a mystery in a western theme park.

Aven Green loves to tell people that she lost her arms in an alligator wrestling match, or a wildfire in Tanzania, but the truth is she was born without them. When her parents take a job running Stagecoach Pass, a rundown western theme park in Arizona, Aven moves with them across the country, knowing that she'll have to answer questions about her arms over and over again.

Her new life takes an unexpected turn when she bonds with Connor, a classmate who also feels isolated because of his own disability. Together, they discover a room at Stagecoach Pass that holds bigger secrets than Aven ever could have imagined. It's hard to solve a mystery, help a friend, and face your worst fears. But Aven's about to discover she can do it all... even without arms.

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Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling is praised for its unique and diverse characters, engaging storytelling, and positive message about overcoming challenges. The protagonist's journey is seen as both heartfelt and humorous, often described as inspiring and empowering for young readers. The book effectively tackles themes of disability, friendship, and self-acceptance, encouraging empathy and resilience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454932994

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 192.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 272

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dusti Bowling Young Adult

About the Author

Dusti Bowling holds a Bachelor of Psychology and a Master of Education, but her true passion is writing. She is the author of the well-reviewed 24 Hours in Nowhere (Sterling); The Day We Met, her self-published YA novel, sold over 20,000 copies. She currently lives in Carefree, AZ, with her husband, three daughters, one bobcat, a pack of coyotes, a couple of chuckwallas, several rattlesnakes, and a few herds of javelina.

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