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, this 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 charge of her younger brot...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81 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

3.86

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