Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus
Summary
This heartfelt book follows a young girl named Aven as she navigates life without arms. When Aven's family moves to Arizona to be the managers of a Western Theme park, Aven is presented with new challenges, new friends, and a mystery. Enjoy Aven's witty humor this summer!
Questions
Each student will be given a bookmark with various discussion questions about the novel, to prepare them to discuss when school starts. If the bookmark is lost, here is a link to the questions.
Other Activities
Although these activities are not required, if you want more things to do with your student this summer, these activities would be great ways to get your child involved with the novel.
Save Me a Seat
Summary
Ravi is the new kid in school, and Joe's best friends just moved away, leaving him all alone. Both boys are extremely different, but they may have more in common than they think. When they begin to realize just how much they have in common, will a friendship begin to blossom? Or will they continue to allow a bully to keep them apart?
Questions
Each student will be given a bookmark with various discussion questions about the novel, to prepare them to discuss when school starts. If the bookmark is lost, here is a link to the questions.
Other Activities
None of these activities are required, but this website has some good ideas for summer activities that relate to the book!