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Gr 5 Up-In this sequel to Bowling's well-received middle grade debut, Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, we return to spunky, armless heroine Aven's life—this time for the start of high school. Aven was nervous enough, but since her best friend Connor moved 30 miles away, she is even more anxious about starting in a new school with thousands of new faces. She has already dealt with students pretending to high-five her and staring openly at her "lack of armage." Will Aven be able to maintain her usual sense of humor and bright optimism? Readers...Log In or Sign Up to Read More