Aven Green Sleuthing Machine cover

Aven Green Sleuthing Machine

Author: Bowling, Dusti

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.4
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 11764
Points per Word 0.00017
Page Count 119
Points per Page 0.016807
Series Aven Green

Description

Third-grader Aven Green, who was born without arms, uses her sharp detective skills to solve mysteries. In this book, she attempts to investigate two cases simultaneously: finding her teacher's missing lunch bag and locating her great-grandma's missing dog. The story follows Aven as she applies her investigative abilities to crack both cases.

Quick Summary

Aven Green, a born-without-arms detective who thinks her "missing arm cells" gave her a super-powered brain, makes for an instantly memorable protagonist kids will root for. She tackles two mysteries at once with clever observations and humor, making this a fast-paced read that feels like solving puzzles alongside a brave new friend. If your kid loves the Nancy Drew or Cam Jansen series, they'll adore this modern twist on kid detectives with a character who proves thinking differently is her greatest tool. Perfect for kids ages 5-8 in grades K-3, especially those who love mysteries, humor, and characters who turn what makes them different into their biggest strength.