The Higher Power of Lucky (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786296321 ISBN 13: 9780786296323

Synopsis

Fearing that her legal guardian plans to abandon her to return to France, ten-year-old aspiring scientist Lucky Trimble determines to run away while also continuing to seek the Higher Power that will bring stability to her life.

About this title

Review

* "Patron [is] a master of light but sure characterization and closely observed detail. A small gem."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Lucky is a true heroine."--Booklist

About the Author

Susan Patron specialized in Children's Services for 35 years at the Los Angeles Public Library before retiring in 2007, the same year her novel The Higher Power of Lucky was awarded the John Newbery Medal. As the library's Juvenile Materials Collection Development Manager, she trained and mentored children's librarians in 72 branches. Patron has served on many book award committees, including the Caldecott and Laura Ingalls Wilder Committees of the American Library Association. She is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Patron's previous books for children include the Billy Que trilogy of picture books; Dark Cloud Strong Breeze; and a chapter book, Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe. All earned starred reviews, and the latter was named an ALA Notable book. The Higher Power of Luck will be translated into twelve foreign languages and has been optioned for a motion picture. Married to a rare book restorer from the Champagne region of France, Susan is working on the final book in the "Lucky" trilogy.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786296321
• ISBN 13: 9780786296323
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 181