“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. “Those preparing to ‘slay the sucktastic beast known as high school’ will particularly appreciate this spirited read.” --Kirkus (Starred review) 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 3,000 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, and just maybe love, can Aven manage to stay true to herself? BL 3.8/8 |
COMMUNITY:
Uniquely You-
When people meet Aven, they often notice her limb difference first, but just like everyone, there’s so much more to her than her physical appearance. What are the many layers that make you, YOU? Start with a sheet of construction paper. Next, cut out seven rectangles of different sizes from colorful paper. Use a glue stick to glue one side of the smallest rectangular pieces of paper to the center of the construction paper. Open the flap like a door and write something unique about yourself under the flap. Glue the next largest rectangular piece of paper on top of the first flap to create a second flap. Write a different unique fact under that flap. Repeat this process until you’ve glued all 7 pieces to create a series of layered flaps. Write your name on the top flap. Invite friends and family to flip through the flaps and learn more about your unique talents, interests and personality.
Uniquely You-
When people meet Aven, they often notice her limb difference first, but just like everyone, there’s so much more to her than her physical appearance. What are the many layers that make you, YOU? Start with a sheet of construction paper. Next, cut out seven rectangles of different sizes from colorful paper. Use a glue stick to glue one side of the smallest rectangular pieces of paper to the center of the construction paper. Open the flap like a door and write something unique about yourself under the flap. Glue the next largest rectangular piece of paper on top of the first flap to create a second flap. Write a different unique fact under that flap. Repeat this process until you’ve glued all 7 pieces to create a series of layered flaps. Write your name on the top flap. Invite friends and family to flip through the flaps and learn more about your unique talents, interests and personality.
CHANCE:
Aven gets to go to her first trip to Comic Con. If you were to go to Comic Con who would you go as and why? Draw/take a picture of you in your costume.
Aven gets to go to her first trip to Comic Con. If you were to go to Comic Con who would you go as and why? Draw/take a picture of you in your costume.
ACTIVITY 3:
Aven tries throughout the book to complete a jump on her horse. Is there a skill that you have tried to master or a skill that you would like to master? What skill is it and why is it hard to master? Why are you trying to master it?
Aven tries throughout the book to complete a jump on her horse. Is there a skill that you have tried to master or a skill that you would like to master? What skill is it and why is it hard to master? Why are you trying to master it?