Books like Just my luck by Cammie McGovern
Since starting fourth grade, Benny Barrows wrestles with feelings of inadequacy and a lingering sense of responsibility for an accident that injured his father. He anxiously pursues success in a school contest, afraid his efforts will go unnoticed.
Set in a contemporary school environment, the story highlights Benny’s efforts to overcome his doubts and the influence of technology and social media on his self‑image and peer interactions. The narrative explores themes of family responsibility, peer competition, and the challenges of navigating childhood expectations.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Cammie McGovern
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