The Higher Power of Lucky
No. of pages 134
Published: 2008
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This book has been graded for interest at 9-11 years.
There are 134 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Simon & Schuster .
Patron's previous books for children include the Billy Que trilogy of picture books; Dark Cloud Strong Breeze ; and a chapter book, Maybe Yes, Maybe No, Maybe Maybe . All earned starred reviews, and the latter was named an ALA Notable book. The Higher Power of Luck will be translated into twelve foreign languages and has been optioned for a motion picture. Married to a rare book restorer from the Champagne region of France, Susan is working on the final book in the "Lucky" trilogy. Matt Phelan won the 2010 Scott O'Dell Award for The Storm in the Barn . He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he sometimes sees bears at the zoo. Visit him at www. mattphelan. com.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Newbery Award
This book was recognised by the Newbery Award. The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
Young Reader's Choice Award
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Young Reader's Choice Award.
Nene Award
This book was recognised by the Nene Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.