The Luckiest Girl
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1958 · Est. 8.5 hour read

The Luckiest Girl

Written by Beverly Cleary

Book #2 in the First Love series

A new school year brings unexpected love and choices for Shelley.

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317 pages· 62,880 words· Est. 8.5 hour read· 910L
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Bookroo's summary

Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham's life changes when she moves to California for a school year. Amidst blooming flowers and winter lawns, she captures the attention of two boys: the charming student body president, Hartley, and the star basketball player, Philip. As Shelley navigates her feelings, she must decide who truly holds her heart. Is it the allure of first love or the comfort of friendship that will guide her choice? Discover the bittersweet journey of love and self-discovery in a world where everything seems magical.

From the publisher

Falling in Love . . .

Shelly fells as if she’s living in a fantasyland. She’s spending the school year in southern California, where flowers bloom in November, oranges grow on trees, and lawns are mowed in winter. When the star of the basketball team smiles at her, Shelly feels as if she’s been touch by magic. Now she’s about to discover the magic of falling in love!

A bittersweet story of first love from one of America’s most beloved children’s authors.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
317
Words
62,880
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
The author

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
10
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
16925
Publication
Published
January 1, 1958
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780380728060

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