The Higher Power of Lucky
By:
Illustrator: Matt Phelan
"The difference between a Guardian and an actual mom is that a mom can't resign. A mom has the job for life. But a Guardian like Brigitte could probably just say, 'Well, that's about it for this job. I'm going back to France now. Au revoir.'" Lucky has lived with her guardian, Brigitte, since her mother died, but lately it seems Brigitte may be thinking of leaving their home in Hard Pan, California (population 43). Rather than be left behind, Lucky decides to be the first one to go. Black-and-white illustrations. Winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal.
ISBN: 1416901949
JLG Release: Feb 2007
Series:
Hard Pan Trilogy
Praise & Reviews
Starred or favorable reviews have been received from these periodicals:
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, The Horn Book Guide^, Kirkus Reviews*
Horn Book
Ten-year-old Lucky lives in Hard Pan, California, a tiny enclave on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert. Her legal guardian is a beautiful, melancholy Frenchwoman, Brigitte. Patron's episodic tale of a grieving, insecure little girl is never heavy-handed or maudlin, due in part to quiet bursts of humor. Her sensory descriptions, supported by Phelan' Ten-year-old Lucky lives in Hard Pan, California, a tiny enclave on the outskirts of the Mojave Desert. Her legal guardian is a beautiful, melancholy Frenchwoman, Brigitte. Patron's episodic tale of a grieving, insecure little girl is never heavy-handed or maudlin, due in part to quiet bursts of humor. Her sensory descriptions, supported by Phelan's gentle spot art, animate this unique community.
Book Details
ISBN
1416901949
First Release
February 2007
Genre
Dewey Classification
F
Trim Size
6 1/4" x 8 3/4"
Page Count
144
Accelerated Reader
Level 5.9; Points: 5;
Scholastic Reading Counts
Level 5.5; Points: 9;
Lexile
Level 1010L
Format
Print Book
Edition
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