Just My Luck: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller from the author of gripping domestic thrillers and bestsellers like Lies Lies Lies

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I also loved Benny's relationship with his family. His family is so supportive and strong, and yet they know they are also kind of a mess too. Benny's family goes through so much in this tiny little book, and it's amazing how much stronger they become in terms of dealing with their family problems. I thought the relationships between everyone were spectacularly writing, and easy to root for. Many of the scenes take place at the elementary school so students will be able to identify with many school events. Benny is very concerned with making and keeping friends. He talks a lot about friendships and analyzes them with deep sincerity. This book is all about friendship and kindness. It has wonderful characters and terrific messages, but it never feels preachy. There were some many fun details as well: Benny's obsession with making Lego stop motion movies, his friend Olga and her hand drawn comic books, George's antics, and Benny's teacher. I love Benny and his incredibly kind heart. (He's realistic though, and he loses his temper and he's very hard on himself.) But he's sweet and wise for his age and I wanted to give him about 50,000 hugs.

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Benny reminded me of myself when I was his age, although change Lego to Littlest Pet Shops. Like Benny, I'd spend hours of my day making elaborate stories with my Littlest Pet Shops, weaving new tales and seeing what kinds of antics the characters could get themselves into. Benny is also a kid who desires to be recognized, and when his school implements a Footprints Program (essentially, a good deed gets you a footprint with your name on it), Benny tries to put himself out there in ways, and I could totally sympathize with a lot of his feelings within the story.What I Thought- This is a great book about learning to see the positive things in life even when it all appears going terribly wrong. Benny is the youngest sibling, has some heavy weights on his shoulders to begin with his dad is recovering after a brain operation that Benny blames himself for. You really feel for Benny as he tries to make sense of his life. I think many kids will relate to Benny even if his problems are larger (or smaller) than the ones they face. The book has a great message of perseverance that will resonate with kids. The dialogue and relationships in the book are well thought out and ring true. The writing is perfect for the age it is written for. I like the way Ms. McGovern wrote a heartfelt story about some very big life issues that always has a slice of hope between the lines – maybe hope isn’t the right word. I think the reader can feel Benny’s fortitude. This is a thoughtful book about learning to live with the bad days in your life, and making them better. An unfortunate accident leads to his father being hospitalized with severe brain trauma. The house is under great stress and the boys do their best to cope in a household where their father is more like a child. His father needs help to do small everyday tasks and even looses his speech at one point. Life is unpredictable and it has everyone on edge. Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton

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Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. My favorite book of the year so far! I loved this book from cover to cover and read chunks of it out loud to Robbie. I loved Cammie McGovern's new Middle Grade novel...and I really, really loved Benny Barrows, the wonderful protagonist she created.I feel like I say this all the time, but this is ANOTHER heavy book. The main character is a 4th-grade boy wrestling with a lot of questions in his life. Ten year old Benny is incredibly thoughtful and introspective. He looks inside himself and questions the world around him.

Just My Luck — Adele Parks Just My Luck — Adele Parks

For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner.

But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever. This book would make a great read aloud for children ages 8-10, and it is of course a great read for middle grade and up. I highly recommend it! My mom has a theory that when bad things happen, you should think about someone else's problems and try to help them." (p. 1) Listened to Audio: Very good audio with lots of different voices used. I've heard this speaker before in many other books I have listened to. I loved this book! I was a little hesitant to read it because middle grade doesn't always work for me, but I couldn't pass up a Cammie McGovern book. I love her writing so much, and this book did not disappoint.

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Bookshelves is one feature of OnlineBookClub.org; Bookshelves is found under the forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/ subfolder at OnlineBookClub.org. Bookshelves is only one of many features at OnlineBookClub.org. OnlineBookClub.org has many other features too. I haven't read Cammie McGovern's YA novels yet and I need to change that. If they're even half this good (and I've only heard amazing things), she's going to be one of my favorites. Benny is a delightful main character, and his voice is so delightful and genuine. He's one of those kids who has a hard time making friends, mostly because he's scared of being made fun of or hurt. He also has a brother with a disability, whom he shows great compassion towards, even if others do not. He confides in his Lego collection by making little movies as a means to share his love and passions. A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ TM Logan

This is a fanfiction novel. I do not own the rights to the Ladybug and Chat Noir universe. I also don't own the graphics on the cover, but I'm in the process of making a new cover. Thanks! Reading Benny’s observations can be laugh out loud funny; he is unsparing in his perceptions of what is going on around him. He has two older brothers, George is 12 who the family thinks of as medium-functioning autistic and Martin who is 14 and has gone from klutz, like all the Barrows, to tall enough for the basketball team and dating A-list Lisa. Benny has unvarnished thoughts about all of this, tempered with love and acceptance that resonate as an authentic nine year old world view. This book has a lot going on. Autistic siblings, parent with serious health issues, cliques beginning in school, and a little bit of "who am I?" Overall this story paints a very real portrait of a family living through great trauma. Readers should know that there are very dark moments. Overall, it is a fairly sad and stressful book as you experience life through Benny's eyes. The story is well told and the characters are endearing.