Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling

Reviewed by Sarina Nayak

Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus is a great read. It follows Aven Green, who was born without arms. Aven’s life was turned around when her parents got a job offer to work at Stagecoach Pass, an old theme park in Arizona. Most of the kids at Aven’s new school don’t treat her nicely, but she soon befriends a boy named Connor, who has Tourettes syndrome. Aven and Connor bond over investigating a strange box at Stagecoach Pass. They soon uncover the secrets that have been hidden at Stagecoach Pass. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus would be a great read for anyone who wants to read about finding an accepting group of friends.