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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 8 hour read
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
Part of the Life of a Cactus series
Facing high school, Aven must navigate new challenges and stay true to herself amidst 3,000 curious peers.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 9,300 ratings
310 pages· 56,295 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Aven Green, a spirited teen without arms, is about to tackle her biggest challenge yet: high school. With 3,000 new students ready to stare, Aven must navigate a world of confusion, potential humiliation, and unexpected love. As she struggles to fit in and stay true to herself, will Aven find her place in this daunting new environment? Join her journey of self-discovery and resilience in a year that promises to be anything but ordinary.
From the publisher
“High School. Two words that struck fear into the heart of every armless middle schooler I knew. Which was me. And like two people online.” The sequel to the critically acclaimed Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus follows Aven Green as she confronts yet another challenge: high school. Just as Aven starts to feel comfortable in Stagecoach Pass, with her friends and schoolmates accustomed to her lack of “armage,” everything changes once again. She’s about to begin high school . . . with 2,300 new kids to stare at her. And no matter how much Aven tries to play it cool, nothing prepares her for the reality. In a year filled with confusion, humiliation, fears, loss, and just maybe love, can Aven manage to stay true to herself?
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 310
- Words
- 56,295
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 8
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 504747
Publication
- Published
- September 17, 2019
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781454933298
- LCCN
- 2019011133
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