The Higher Power of Lucky

Title: The Higher Power of Lucky

Author: Susan Patron

Summary: 10-year-old Lucky is trying to figure out this crazy world. She lives in a very small town (Pop. 43) in California where the only regular events are the 12-step programs at the local Found Object Wind Chime Museum, where she has the important job of keeping the porch clean before every meeting (and sneaks around back to eavesdrop on the meeting). Her mother has recently died and her father is out-of-the-picture. She cares for her Guardian, Brigitte, but is wondering how long she is going to stick around, so she does something daring and bold to get her attention.

Recommendation: I thought this quick-read Newbery winner was very enjoyable and cute. I felt like I was really reading the thoughts of an actual 10-year-old little girl. I think kids around this age would really enjoy this book.

Hearts: 4