Books About Luck · 74 titles considered

The Best Luck Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about luck? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Thing About Luck
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Luck

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2013

The Thing About Luck

By Cynthia Kadohata, Julia Kuo (Illustrator)

Summer must change her family's luck to save them during a challenging harvest season.

270 pages· 48,300 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 5,378 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2017

The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13

The winning lottery ticket was divided among the class members, except for one student named Santiago, which led them to embark on a wild journey, buying exotic things and trying unusual things.

128 pages· 13,985 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 870 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

The Clover Curse

A four-leaf clover brings Sophie unexpected misfortune. Can she break the curse?

128 pages· 4,589 words· Est. 36 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 511 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Ellie and the Good-Luck Pig

By Callie Barkley, Marsha Riti (Illustrator) · Book #10 in the The Critter Club series

A young girl's life is affected by the arrival and departure of a pig at an animal shelter she helps run with her friends

128 pages· 4,445 words· Est. 35 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Hard Luck

Middle schooler turns to chance to change his luck. Will it work or lead to more trouble?

224 pages· 18,647 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 100,048 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2016

Lost in Hollywood

A hidden fortune in Hollywood awaits discovery. Can Ginger find it in time?

240 pages· 34,201 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 181 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

In the Zone

By Lincoln Peirce · Book #6 in the Big Nate series

A sixth-grader navigates the challenges of middle school, friendships, and growing up.

224 pages· 15,200 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 10,694 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2011

Bun Bun Button

A beloved stuffed bunny embarks on an unexpected adventure, testing the bond between a girl and her grandmother.

40 pages· 1,052 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 414 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018

Judy Moody and the Bad Luck Charm

A third-grader's lucky penny helps her win at bowling and a spelling bee, but also gets her into trouble.

176 pages· 12,435 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,030 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

These Unlucky Stars

A misstep leads Annie to an unexpected friendship that changes her life.

288 pages
4.2/5 Goodreads · 378 ratings
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Luck Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about luck for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?

Ages 5–9 · 1973

A young boy meets an old man who teaches him to appreciate his life by comparing it to the lives of others.

Gladys the Magic Chicken

Ages 3–7 · 2021

A chicken's presence grants wishes, but is it magic or coincidence?

Titanicat

Ages 6–9 · 2013

A cabin boy's search for a missing cat could change his fate aboard the Titanic.

Sam and the Lucky Money

Ages 4–7

A boy's encounter with a stranger changes his view on gifts and generosity.

Lucky Duck

Ages 4–7 · 2024

A duck's bad luck turns around with unexpected gifts. Is it real luck or something else?

Fiona's Luck

Ages 0–0 · 2007

A clever girl must outwit a greedy king to restore Ireland's lost luck.

Fancy Nancy: Just My Luck!

Ages 4–8 · 2013

Nancy navigates a whirlwind of lucky and unlucky beliefs.

Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A young girl tries to change her luck after breaking a mirror on Friday the thirteenth.

Terrific

Ages 4–8 · 2005

Stranded on an island, Eugene finds unexpected help from a parrot.

The Good Luck Cat

Ages 4–7 · 2000

A girl fears her cat's luck has run out when he vanishes.

What a Lucky Day!

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Four animals fear each other's bad luck on a fishing trip. Can they overcome their misconceptions?

Kindergarten Luck

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A penny transforms Theodore's day into a series of unexpected joys.

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Luck Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about luck for developing and independent readers.

El peor día de Karen (Graphic Novel)
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El peor día de Karen (Graphic Novel)

Ages 7–10 · 2020

Karen's day spirals into chaos. Can she turn her luck around?

Mia the Way the Cupcake Crumbles

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Mia's luck changes with a charm, but can it last?

Lore of the Wild

Ages 6–12 · 2021

Uncover the mystical folklore of nature's secrets and ancient wisdom.

Lost in Ireland

Ages 9–13 · 2014

A girl seeks to break her bad luck on a trip to Ireland.

Too Much Good Luck

Ages 7–9 · 2015

Piper's lucky day turns sour. Can a magical tree reverse her bad luck?

Lindsay the Luck Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Can two friends restore luck to St. Patrick's Day after goblins steal magical charms?

I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade

Ages 9–14 · 1998

A girl disguises as a boy to join an army, seeking to lift her family's curse.

The Rambling

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A boy must master a magical card game to save his father from a powerful crime lord.

Escape from Hat

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A boy's luck vanishes when a black cat traps his rabbit in a magician's hat.

The Birthday Party of No Return!

Ages 8–11 · 2012

A vulture's claw brings luck, but at what cost?

The Figure in the Shadows

Ages 9–12 · 1975

A magical coin unleashes a dark force, threatening to consume Lewis. Can he be saved?

Beyond Lucky

Ages 8–12 · 2011

A stolen card, a fractured team, and a goalie must find his own luck to save them all.

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