Just My Luck
Just My Luck by Cammie McGovern is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins on February 23, 2016. This 240-page book is written in English and explores the challenges faced by fourth grader Benny Barrows as he navigates friendships, family dynamics, and personal struggles. Benny’s life takes a turn when he grapples with feelings of inadequacy, especially in comparison to his brother George, who is autistic and excels at bike tricks. As Benny deals with his father’s recent accident and the emotional turmoil that follows, he learns to focus on helping others and taking life one step at a time.
Readers will find a poignant narrative that addresses themes of disabilities, family, and adolescence. The story highlights Benny’s journey as he confronts his fears and insecurities while discovering his own strengths. Just My Luck presents a relatable and heartfelt portrayal of a boy’s quest for understanding and resilience amidst the challenges life throws at him. Through Benny’s experiences, the novel offers insights into coping with tragedy and the importance of support from loved ones.
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Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovern’s powerful and heartwarming middle grade novel will appeal to readers who loved R. J. Palacio’s Wonder, Holly Sloan’s Counting by 7s, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt’s Fish in a Tree. “This brave story, told with wry humor, is inspirational,” raved Ann M. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Rain Reign.
Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn’t found a new best friend. He’s still not a great bike rider—even though his brother George, who’s autistic, can do tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dad’s recent accident might be all his fault. Benny tries to take his mom’s advice and focus on helping others, and to take things one step at a time. But when his dad ends up in the hospital again, Benny doesn’t know how he and his family will overcome all the bad luck that life seems to have thrown their way.
Just My Luck is a deeply moving and rewarding novel about a down-on-his-luck boy whose caring heart ultimately helps him find the strength to cope with tragedy and realize how much he truly has to offer his friends and family.
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