Lucky Little Things - by Janice Erlbaum (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Eighth-grader Emma Macintyre is mourning the loss of her aunt and struggling to keep her own friend from drifting away when she receives a mysterious letter telling her to list 10 lucky things she would like to have happen.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A funny and heartfelt realistic middle-grade novel about friendship, family, and the meaning of luck, from author Janice Erlbaum. <p/>Eighth-grader Emma Macintyre could use some good luck. The popular kids at her school ignore her, the boy she likes is out of her league, and her best friend has been ditching her for the mean girls. Worst of all, her beloved Aunt Jenny died recently, leaving Emma and her single mom reeling with grief. <p/>Then Emma receives a mysterious letter with no return address. The letter promises that ten lucky little things will happen to her over the next thirty days--she just has to make a list of what she wants. When the things on her list start coming true, she races to understand what's happening. How does this lucky letter work? Who sent it? And what's going to happen when the thirty days are done?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>*An ILA Young Adult Reader's List Selection!*</b> <p/>With so many different subplots, a wide variety of readers will find this story relatable. The consistent reminders about the letter keep the story moving forward and create an irresistible page-turner. This story reminds readers that even the worst day of your life may lead to the luckiest little thing. --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>Erlbaum's first book for young readers is freshly voiced, modern, and accessible . . . Books that speak directly to the experiences of upper middle-schoolers are rare these days, often falling into the gap between middle grade and YA. A refreshingly honest look at the true meaning of luck. --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Janice Erlbaum</b> is the author of the memoirs <i>Girlbomb </i>and <i>Have You Found Her</i>, and the novel for adults <i>I, Liar</i>. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two pesky cats.
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