She's solved many important cases like The Mystery of the Cranky Mom, The Mystery of the Missing Ice Cream, and The Mystery of the Smelly Feet. Her record is nearly 100% (only The Mystery of the Cereal in My Underpants remains unsolved to this day). Aven asks all the right questions, wields her detective kit carefully, and follows up on every clue. Then her teacher's lunch bag (with her lunch still in it) is taken and Aven's great-grandma's beloved dog goes missing! Can this perceptive detective crack two cases at the same time? Luckily, Aven has a super-powered brain full of lots of extra brain cells to take on both cases. See, she was born without arms, so all of the cells that were supposed to make her arms went into making her brain instead. At least that's her working theory for The Mystery of Why I Have So Many Extra Brain Cells.
Gina Perry graduated from Syracuse University, worked as a compositor in animation, then an art director for a stationery manufacturer, before discovering her true passion--writing and illustrating children's books. She lives with her family in New Hampshire.
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Can young Aven Green solve 2 crimes at once?! Find out in #avengreensleuthingmachine by @Dusti_Bowling as we meet 3rd grade Aven who spends her time solving mysteries in this #elementarybook out April 6. TY @NetGalley for an ARC! Aven rocks! Can’t wait for young Ss to meet her! https://t.co/JuF90wgTMq
Children's author, desert dweller, punk rock lover. Up next: AVEN GREEN SOCCER MACHINE (4/4/23) and DUST (8/15/23). Yes, it's my real name.
Frequently I find out things about my own books by seeing others post about them (another author snapped this pic at a school visit). So awesome to see AVEN GREEN SLEUTHING MACHINE nominated for the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award 😁🔍💜 @UnionSquareKids https://t.co/GYKYfpsFjO
"A fun series opener with a feisty protagonist who'll keep readers on their toes." --Kirkus Reviews
"Unapologetically smart and refreshingly confident in her abilities, this super-sleuth extraordinaire is a joy to tag along with." --Booklist
"Aven's candid voice ensures that this chapter book series starter will draw a young audience." --Publishers Weekly