The Beat I Drum by Dusti Bowling
Connor, beloved best friend of Aven Green from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, gets his own story in this poignant and heartwarming tale about overcoming the challenges of life with Tourettes.
"This story was everything I wanted it to beHeartfelt, thoughtful, and most of all . . . full of hope. I loved it!" —Lindsay Currie, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms
"As a fan of Conner from the Life of a Cactus books, I was delighted to see him star in his own story! While trying to build a new life after the old one blew up, Connor’s compassion, empathy, and determination shine through even when his anger reaches a boiling point. Though Connor’s condition–Tourette Syndrome–is a unique one, readers will connect to the universal need for connection and his feelings of isolation and frustration. With a balance of heartbreak and humor, The Beat I Drum is a captivating story about forgiveness, belonging, and playing to your own unique rhythm." - Lynne Kelly, USA Today bestselling author of Song For a Whale and The Secret Language of Birds
"As a fan of Conner from the Life of a Cactus books, I was delighted to see him star in his own story! While trying to build a new life after the old one blew up, Connor’s compassion, empathy, and determination shine through even when his anger reaches a boiling point. Though Connor’s condition–Tourette Syndrome–is a unique one, readers will connect to the universal need for connection and his feelings of isolation and frustration. With a balance of heartbreak and humor, The Beat I Drum is a captivating story about forgiveness, belonging, and playing to your own unique rhythm." - Lynne Kelly, USA Today bestselling author of Song For a Whale and The Secret Language of Birds
DUSTI BOWLING is the award-winning, bestselling author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, 24 Hours in Nowhere, The Canyon’s Edge, Across the Desert, Dust, and the Aven Green chapter book series. Dusti's books have won the Reading the West award, the Sakura Medal, a Golden Kite Honor, the William Allen White Children’s Book Award, and have been nominated for fifty state awards. Her books are Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selections and have been named best books of the year by the Chicago Public Library, Kirkus, Bank Street College of Education, A Mighty Girl, Shelf Awareness, and many more. Dusti currently lives in Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and a bunch of farm animals. You can find her online at dustibowling.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781454957065 |
| ISBN 10 | 1454957069 |
| Title | The Beat I Drum |
| Author | Dusti Bowling |
| Series | Life Of A Cactus Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Union Square Kids |
| Year published | 2025-06-05 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |