{"product_id":"lucky-strike-paperback","title":"Lucky Strike - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBobbie Pyron\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once He'd 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 doesn't think for one second that there's such a thing as luck, good or bad. She doesn't care what names the other kids call them. 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. It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch.But is there room for Gen in Nate's lucky new world?\u003ci\u003eLucky Strike\u003c\/i\u003e tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once!\u003cbr\u003eHe'd 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 doesn't think for one second that there's such a thing as luck, good or bad. She doesn't care what names the other kids call them. She cares about being right, about saving the turtles of Paradise Beach, and she cares about Nate.\u003cbr\u003eThen, 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. It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch.\u003cbr\u003eBut is there room for Gen in Nate's lucky new world?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucky Strike\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about.\u003cbr\u003e* Characters leap off the pages, adding rich depth to an already satisfying tale... Amusing, endearing and sometimes even electrifying. -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e* This well-told story of growth, friendship, and small-town life hits all the right notes. -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003eA dramatic and sweetly poignant story, enlivened by a dash of magical realism. -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNate Harlow would love to be lucky, just once!\u003cbr\u003eHe'd 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 doesn't think for one second that there's such a thing as luck, good or bad. She doesn't care what names the other kids call them. She cares about being right, about saving the turtles of Paradise Beach, and she cares about Nate.\u003cbr\u003eThen, 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. It seems the whole town of Paradise Beach thinks Nate has the magic touch.\u003cbr\u003eBut is there room for Gen in Nate's lucky new world?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucky Strike\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e tells the unforgettable story of two vulnerable outsiders and what luck is really all about.\u003cbr\u003e* \"Characters leap off the pages, adding rich depth to an already satisfying tale... Amusing, endearing and sometimes even electrifying.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e* \"This well-told story of growth, friendship, and small-town life hits all the right notes.\" -- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\"A dramatic and sweetly poignant story, enlivened by a dash of magical realism.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBobbie Pyron is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dogs of Winter\u003c\/i\u003e, which received three starred reviews and was named a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Children's Book of the Year. She grew up in Florida, now lives in Park City, Utah, and works as a librarian in Salt Lake City.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 30, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucky Strike\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42687989088319,"sku":"9780545592185","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9734e43915f49f27f0e11f3227e49d85.webp?v=1764980492","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/lucky-strike-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}