Aven Green Music Machine

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. "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) Third-grader Aven Green is a real professional musician. She just needs to choose what instrument to play. When she decides to try the piano, Aven is disappointed when she can't master Mozart in one whole day. To pick up Aven's beat, her parents take her for a four-hour drive to see someone just like her play the guitar. With new inspiration and a special gift from her great-grandma, Aven is ready to take on the school talent show. Will she be ready in time. Or will she blow her big chance.