Aven Green Soccer Machine: Volume 4
Aven Green Soccer Machine: Volume 4
Aven Green Soccer Machine: Volume 4
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Description
Description
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 review Praise 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)
"Realistic, affirming, and uplifting." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Praise 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)
About the Author
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.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"This new book from Dusti Bowling is perfect for your summer reading list for kids aged 6-8 who are just entering the chapter book world." --Daily Mom
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Union Square Kids
Pub date:
2023-04-04
Length:
112 pages
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