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After the sudden loss of her mother’s best friend, Aunt Jenny, 8th‑grader Emma Macintyre struggles to stay connected with her own best friend and to cope with the grief that presses on every day. A mysterious letter arriving in her mailbox asks Emma to write down a list of ten lucky things she wishes to happen, sparking a heartfelt adventure that blends wonder with reality. Through the exercise and the support of friends and family, Emma learns how ordinary moments can become sources of luck, resilience, and renewal for a young girl navigating the challenges of middle school and single‑parent life.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Janice Erlbaum
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