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Life of a Cactus Books

In order from The Beat I Drum to Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
The Beat I Drum
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
The Beat I Drum
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
chapter • 272 Pages
The Beat I Drum
#3 in Series
Book #3

The Beat I Drum

10 - 14
Reading age
272
Page count
177
Words per page
Apr 1, 2025
Publication date
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.97

Summary

“This story was everything I wanted it to be. Heartfelt, thoughtful, and most of all . . . full of hope. I loved it!” –Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms Connor, beloved best friend of Aven Green from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, tells his own story in this poignant and heartwarming tale about overcoming the challenges of life with Tourette’s. Connor Bradley is dreading the first day of high school. Not just because he is new, or because he misses his best friends, but because he knows the other kids won’t understand his barking and tics. Connor has Tourette Syndrome, and every day has been a challenge–from the mimicking to the laughing, the questions, and the stares. It turns out school isn’t quite as bad as he expected. Connor forms a fast friendship with a girl who also has Tourette’s and is welcomed into her accepting circle of friends. He also meets a special music teacher who encourages him to take up the drums to manage his stress, and maybe get a break from his tics. But Connor’s world is turned upside down when his absent father reappears and a bully starts to escalate at school. All these problems–with family, with friends, and even with himself–build and build until Connor feels ready to explode. Will a surprising revelation save him and help him find his beat again? Endearing and authentic, The Beat I Drum offers an empathetic look at a misunderstood syndrome, the therapeutic value of music, and the power of forgiveness.

Life of a Cactus Series

Published from 2017 - 2025
3 books
chapter • 272 Pages
The Beat I Drum
Hardcover
$16.99$15.97
chapter • 262 Pages
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Hardcover
$17.99$16.97
chapter • 310 Pages
Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus
Hardcover
$16.95$15.76
Year#TitlePages
20253The Beat I Drum272
2017Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus262
2019Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus310

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