Aven Green, the remarkable heroine of Dusti Bowlings Life of a Cactus series, marches to her own beat in this hilarious, upbeat, and unforgettable chapter book. Realistic, affirming, and uplifting. Kirkus Reviews 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 cant master Mozart in one whole day. To pick up Avens 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?