The Thing about Luck by Cynthia Kadohata

The Thing about Luck

Cynthia Kadohata with Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

269 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional slow-paced

Description

There is bad luck, good luck, and making your own luck--which is exactly what Summer must do to save her family in this winner of the National Book Award by Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata. Summer knows that "kouun "means "good luck" in Japanese...

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Community Reviews Summary of 357 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
hopeful 66%
reflective 55%
adventurous 44%
funny 33%
relaxing 33%
inspiring 22%
lighthearted 22%
challenging 11%
informative 11%
sad 11%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.54

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