Gina Perry

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.