Katherine Applegate, author of Newbery Medal winner The One and Only Ivan If only every summer could be sprinkled with this kind of magic. Publishers Weekly Review Quotes Praise for Lucky Strike : A not-to-be missed, begs-to-be-read-aloud, once-in-a-blue-moon book. School Library Journal, starred review A dramatic and sweetly poignant story, enlivened by a dash of magical realism. Kirkus Reviews, starred review * This well-told story of growth, friendship, and small-town life hits all the right notes. Amusing, endearing and sometimes even electrifying. * Characters leap off the pages, adding rich depth to an already satisfying tale. But is there room for Gen in Nates lucky new world? Lucky Strike tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about.

It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch. Then, on his birthday, at the Goofy Golf mini-golf course, Nate is struck by lightning - and survives! Suddenly baseballs are drawn to his bat - popular kids want HIM on their side. She cares about being right, about saving the turtles of Paradise Beach, and she cares about Nate. She doesnt care what names the other kids call them. From the Back Cover Nate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once! Hed like to win a prize, get picked first, call a coin toss right, even! But his best friend, Genesis Beam (aka Gen), believes in science and logic, and she doesnt think for one second that theres such a thing as luck, good or bad. It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch.But is there room for Gen in Nates lucky new world? Lucky Strike tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about. She cares about being right, about saving the turtles of Paradise Beach, and she cares about Nate.Then, on his birthday, at the Goofy Golf mini-golf course, Nate is struck by lightning - and survives! Suddenly baseballs are drawn to his bat - popular kids want HIM on their side. Nate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once!Hed like to win a prize, get picked first, call a coin toss right, even! But his best friend, Genesis Beam (aka Gen), believes in science and logic, and she doesnt think for one second that theres such a thing as luck, good or bad. Book Synopsis A rich, southern voice tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders, the lightning strike that turns their world upside down and the true meaning of lucky.

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