The Thing about Luck by Cynthia Kadohata

The Thing about Luck

Cynthia Kadohata with Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

288 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction middle grade young adult emotional slow-paced
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The winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, from Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata. There is bad luck, good luck, and making your own luck--which is exactly what Summer must do to save her family. Summer knows that kouun m...

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Community Reviews Summary of 417 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
hopeful 60%
reflective 50%
adventurous 40%
funny 30%
lighthearted 30%
relaxing 30%
inspiring 20%
challenging 10%
informative 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 77%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.49

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