Waiting on Wednesday is a feature hosted by Breaking The Spine where I talk about books that I am eagerly anticipating!
This week, my WoW pick is…..
Just My Luck by Cammie McGovern Published by Harper Collins on February 23, 2015
Genres: Middle Grade
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Fourth grade is not going at all how Benny Barrows hoped. He hasn’t found a new best friend. He’s still not a great bike rider—even though his brother George, who’s autistic, can do tricks. And worst of all, he worries his dad’s recent accident might be all his fault. Benny tries to take his mom’s advice and focus on helping others, and to take things one step at a time. But when his dad ends up in the hospital again, Benny doesn’t know how he and his family will overcome all the bad luck that life has thrown their way. Just My Luck is a deeply moving and rewarding novel about a down-on-his-luck boy whose caring heart ultimately helps him find the strength to cope with tragedy and realize how much he truly has to offer his friends and family.
If you stop by here at all, you know that I am no much of a middle grade reader, but I di find great joy in middle grade books that are about families and how they struggle, then triumph. (Counting By 7s is an excellent example) and since Cammie McGovern writes so beautifully about what it is like to be in a family with someone who has a disability, I knew that Just My Luck had to be on my list. There is no doubt in my mind that it is going to be a powerful book that has something for readers of every age.
Slow down McGovern! I’m still waiting to read her other books, but I will soon. I have a feeling she’s about to be added to my favorite authors list. Nice pick!
Sounds good! I love Cammie McGovern. I’m not usually into MG either, but I’ll check this one out.
Haven’t heard of this one before and not even about the author but it sounds interesting! I’m not sure if I’d read it though since Middle Grade isn’t a genre I read that often … but I’ll keep an eye on it and decide after a few reviews, haha. Thanks for sharing though! 😀
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This one seems really interesting. While I’m not a big fan of middle grade books either, I don’t mind a good story surrounding family and individuals coping with internal battles, no matter what age they are. So awesome pick. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Oh I didn’t know Cammie was writing a middle grade. I read her first YA book and it was pretty good I wasn’t sure I’d read anything else by her. Hmmm now gonna rethink that. 😉
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The only MG books I enjoy are Eoin Colfer’s but I’d give this one a shot if I’d get the chance of reading it. 🙂
I’m not much of a middle grade reader either, but I could get behind this one. I like the idea of a MG that deals heavily with family quite a lot. 🙂 Great pick, Kate!!
Just My Luck sounds like a very sweet story, Kate. And like you, I don’t read a lot of middle grade stories. Benny sounds like the kind of character I’d enjoy anyway, though, so thanks for sharing!
This sounds like a GREAT middle grade book!! Though I don’t read them often, every now and then I like to read one or two. 🙂 Great pick!
I just read A Step Towards Falling and I really enjoyed it! I would love to give this book a chance, McGovern is such a lovely author!!
I’m not too into middle grade books but I hope you enjoy this when it releases, Kate!
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