Atheneum, 2009Overall Grade: B
Lucky is about to celebrate her eleventh birthday—when, she anticipates, she will become intrepid. But her intrepidness is not challenged until a girl named Paloma comes to town…and Lucky promises that she won’t get them into any trouble. In trouble and out of it, Lucky learns the value of friends, the meaning of family, and other small lessons with big meanings.
Lucky Breaks was a sweet, easy-to read story, with absolutely adorable, huggable characters. It is, however, a book for readers who shy away from plot—not until page 125 does any conflict develop, and it is quickly resolved with a few heartfelt conversations. Lucky’s voice is unique, but one wonders if it wouldn’t be more so with use of first-person-narration; often the author’s voice steps in, sounding very adult, and distracting the reader from the story.
Literary Quality: B
Plot: B-
Voice: A-
Originality: A-
Descriptive Ability: A+
Humor: n/a
Illustrations: n/a
Believability of Characters: A
Believability of Situations: A
Overall Reading Enjoyment: B-
Possibly objectionable topics*: language , including: one mild curse, mention of a male body part (should we say, again?), and bathroom humor referring to a burro.
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