Lucky Strikes - Louis Bayard 电子书mobi+epub
Product Details
Age Range: 12 - 18 years
Grade Level: 7 and up
Lexile Measure: 690 (What's this?)
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (July 5, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1627793909
ISBN-13: 978-1627793902
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Product Details
Age Range: 12 - 18 years
Grade Level: 7 and up
Lexile Measure: 690 (What's this?)
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (July 5, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1627793909
ISBN-13: 978-1627793902
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 8 Up—Notable adult author Bayard tries his hand at writing for young teens with the story of 14-year-old Virginia-born Amelia. Raised with no father and an ailing mother, Amelia has been forced into the role of head of household for most of her young life. When her mother passes away, Amelia takes it upon herself to keep what's left of her small family together. With no parents to help and the Great Depression still having its effect on businesses, the family service station is losing money fast. In an effort to keep the station running and prevent her siblings from being sent to separate foster homes, Amelia devises a plan to turn a homeless drifter into a makeshift father. Can she convince the town that Hiram is her long-lost father, allowing them to evade child services? Or will bringing a homeless man into her family lead to more trouble? Bayard deftly depicts life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Reading about the poverty experienced by the characters will bring awareness to the struggles families endured during the Depression. VERDICT A great read for history buffs.—Paula Bonifer, Pendleton Public Library, OR
Review
"Sublime. . . . a near-perfect novel, rich in voice and emotion. Much like Melia herself, it is brash with bravado, barely concealing an inviting layer of warmth at its core." ―The New York Times Book Review on Lucky Strikes
"a novel that is narratively gripping, emotionally astute and deeply enjoyable." ―The Washington Post on Lucky Strikes
"this is a darn good yarn with plenty of room for rooting and more than a few laughs." ―Booklist, starred review on Lucky Strikes
"the story hurtles to a surprising, honest conclusion―the "you" addressed in the first line is a tender surprise. A grand adventure." ―Kirkus, starred review on Lucky Strikes
"Featuring a heroine as pragmatic and resourceful as Mary Call from Where the Lilies Bloom, adult author Bayard's (Roosevelt's Beast) poignant Depression-era novel traces the struggles of 14-year-old Melia Hoyle and her siblings after their mother's death." ―Publishers Weekly, starred review on Lucky Strikes
"Joining the ranks of Scout from Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird and Frankie from Carson McCullers's The Member of the Wedding, Melia is a southern force to be reckoned with. . . . Although Louis Bayard is best known for his historical mysteries (The Pale Blue Eye) and his Downton Abbey recaps in the New York Times, his foray into young adult literature may be his finest work yet." ―Shelf Awareness, starred review on Lucky Strikes
"Lionhearted Amelia’s spirit is relentless and full of moxie. . . a stunning tale. Lucky Strikes is a captivating read with a lot of heart. Sure to appeal to mature audiences that love strong storytelling, language, and historical fiction, as well as stories about misfits and found family." ―VOYA, starred review on Lucky Strikes
The Pale Blue Eye
"Shockingly clever and devoutly unsentimental . . . reads like a lost classic. Bayard reinvigorates historical fiction.” ―The New York Times Book Review
“Brilliantly plotted and completely absorbing, ending with the kind of shock that few novelists are able to deliver.” ―Sunday Times (London)
“Mr. Timothy
A dazzling blend of literary fiction and white-knuckle thriller.” ―People
About the Author
Louis Bayard is a New York Times Notable author and has been nominated for both the Edgar? and Dagger awards for his adult historical thrillers, which include The Pale Blue Eye and Mr. Timothy. He teaches creative writing at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
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