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Aven Green Soccer Machine

By Dusti Bowling
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In Aven Green Soccer Machine by Dusti Bowling, Aven is a spirited and determined third-grade girl born without arms, who sets her sights on joining the school soccer team. Using her feet and her wit, she faces challenges both on and off the field, teaching her friends and herself about perseverance and self-belief. Through teamwork and creativity, Aven proves that she can overcome any obstacle in pursuit of her goals.
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Bring your young reader into a story filled with laughter, friendship, and determination. You might enjoy this charming adventure if you are a fan of heartwarming tales that portray unique characters overcoming challenges. With its blend of humour and inspiring moments, it's a delightful choice for children who enjoy stories of resilience and teamwork.

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Eight-year-old expert soccer player Aven Green learns to share the spotlight and be a good team player when her friend Sujata joins the team.

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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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Aven Green Soccer Machine by Dusti Bowling has been well-received by readers and critics. The book is praised for its humour, warmth, and its portrayal of a young, witty heroine facing challenges with creativity and resilience. Many reviews highlight Dusti Bowling's ability to address themes of friendship and self-acceptance in an engaging way that resonates with young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454941835

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Union Square Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gina Perry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 112

Collections

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

About the Author

Dusti Bowling grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, where, as her family will tell you, she always had her nose in a book. Dusti holds a bachelor of psychology and a master of education, but she eventually realized that her true passion was writing. She lives in Arizona, with her husband, three daughters, one bobcat, a pack of coyotes, a couple of chuckwallas, several rattlesnakes, and a few herds of javelina. Dusti can be found on Twitter (@Dusti_Bowling) and Instagram (@dustibowling). Gina Perry graduated from Syracuse University, worked as a compositor in animation, then an art director for a stationery manufacturer, before discovering her true passion writing and illustrating children s books. She lives with her family in New Hampshire.

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