Books by Dusti Bowling

Known for the Life of a Cactus and Aven Green series, Dusti Bowling writes middle grade and young adult for ages 6–14, alongside 4 standalone books, exploring themes of resilience & perseverance, school life, being different.

Series

Life of a Cactus

2 books · Ages 8–14

Aven Green

3 books · Ages 6–9

Standalone Books

24 Hours in Nowhere

Dusti Bowling

Thirteen-year-old Gus dreams of escaping the town of Nowhere, Arizona, but first he has to survive the local bully and a

Ages 8–13

The Canyon's Edge

Dusti Bowling

For the child processing trauma or grief, this gripping survival story follows a girl lost in the desert as she finds th

Ages 8–12

The Beat I Drum

Dusti Bowling

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

3 books

Ages 8–11

9 books