Book Series · 3 Books

Hard Pan Trilogy Books

In order from The Higher Power of Lucky to Lucky for Good.

The Higher Power of Lucky
Lucky Breaks
Lucky for Good
The Higher Power of Lucky
Lucky Breaks
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Higher Power of Lucky
Sale price
$799
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2006

The Higher Power of Lucky

By Susan Patron, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

A girl plans to escape her small town, fearing abandonment and seeking a higher power.

160 pages· 29,977 words· Est. 4 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Ten-year-old Lucky fears her guardian will leave her for France, abandoning her to an orphanage. Determined to escape, she faces a dust storm and the desert with only a heavy backpack. Can she find the higher power she seeks and keep her beloved dog and friends? Discover Lucky's journey of courage and discovery in Hard Pan, California.
In reading order

Hard Pan Trilogy Series

3 books · Published 2006–2011

#1
The Higher Power of Lucky
#1 in Series
Sale price
$799

The Higher Power of Lucky

Chapter Book · Ages 9–11 · 2006

A girl plans to escape her small town, fearing abandonment and seeking a higher power.

#2
Lucky Breaks
#2 in Series
Sale price
$858

Lucky Breaks

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2009

In a tiny town, Lucky's boredom leads to unexpected adventures and secrets.

#3
Lucky for Good
#3 in Series
Sale price
$1597

Lucky for Good

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Can Lucky unravel life's mysteries before turning twelve?

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Hard Pan Trilogy series?

There are 3 books in the Hard Pan Trilogy series. It began with The Higher Power of Lucky in 2006, and the newest book, Lucky for Good, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Hard Pan Trilogy books in?

Start with The Higher Power of Lucky and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Hard Pan Trilogy books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Hard Pan Trilogy book is the longest?

Lucky for Good is the longest book in the series at 44,290 words (224 pages).

Which Hard Pan Trilogy book is the shortest?

The Higher Power of Lucky is the shortest at 29,977 words (160 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Hard Pan Trilogy to life.

01

Susan Patron

Author
02

Matt Phelan

Illustrator
03

Erin McGuire

Illustrator

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