The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron

The Higher Power of Lucky

The Hard Pan Trilogy #1

Susan Patron with Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

134 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction childrens middle grade emotional hopeful medium-paced

Description

Lucky, age ten, can't wait another day. The meanness gland in her heart and the crevices full of questions in her brain make running away from Hard Pan, California (population 43), the rock-bottom only choice she has. It's all Brigitte's fault --...

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Community Reviews Summary of 864 reviews

Moods

hopeful 66%
emotional 58%
funny 41%
adventurous 33%
lighthearted 33%
reflective 25%
inspiring 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 41%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 44% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.45

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