Just My Luck

Critically acclaimed author Cammie McGovernamp;#39;s middle grade debut is a powerful and heartwarming story that will appeal to readers who loved R. J. Palacioamp;#39;s Wonder, Ann M. Martinamp;#39;s Rain Reign, and Holly Sloanamp;#39;s Counting by 7s.

Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasnamp;#39;t found a new best friend. Heamp;#39;s still not a great bike rideramp;#8212;even though his brother George, whoamp;#39;s autistic, can do tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dadamp;#39;s recent accident might be all his fault. Benny tries to take his momamp;#39;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 doesnamp;#39;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.