Lucky Strikes by Louis Bayard

Lucky Strikes

Louis Bayard

320 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade young adult emotional medium-paced

Description

Set in Depression-era Virginia, Lucky Strikes by Louis Bayard is the story of orphaned Amelia and her struggle to keep her siblings together. With her mama recently dead and her pa sight unseen since birth, fourteen-year-old Amelia is suddenly in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
sad 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.89

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