About the book
A classic coming-of-age love story from beloved Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary.
Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham longs for her junior year of high school to be different from the stifling sameness of the years before. When she is sent from Oregon to California to stay with friends of the family for the school year, she gets her wish.
Right away, Shelley’s pretty looks and “Northern” ways endear her to her new classmates, including Hartley, the student body president. Meanwhile, Shelley sets her heart on star basketball player Philip—and when he asks her out, everything seems perfect. Shelley truly is the luckiest girl…but is it Philip or Hartley whom she really loves?
- Love Triangle: Shelley has her choice of two very different boys: Philip, the handsome star athlete, and Hartley, the kind and intelligent class president. Choosing between them is the hardest test of her junior year.
- Coming-of-Age Story: Far from her Oregon home, Shelley must navigate a new school, new friends, and new feelings as she figures out who she is and what she truly wants.
- Sweet Romance: A wholesome and heartwarming story of first crushes and teen dating, perfect for readers looking for a classic love story that focuses on emotion and connection.
- Classic YA Fiction: From a beloved Newbery Medal-winning author, this story captures the innocence and excitement of being sixteen in a way that continues to charm readers decades later.
Editions of Luckiest Girl
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780380728060
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061972256
Read an Excerpt
A classic coming-of-age love story from beloved Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary.
Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham longs for her junior year of high school to be different from the stifling sameness of the years before. When she is sent from Oregon to California to stay with friends of the family for the school year, she gets her wish.
Right away, Shelley’s pretty looks and “Northern” ways endear her to her new classmates, including Hartley, the student body president. Meanwhile, Shelley sets her heart on star basketball player Philip—and when he asks her out, everything seems perfect. Shelley truly is the luckiest girl…but is it Philip or Hartley whom she really loves?
- Love Triangle: Shelley has her choice of two very different boys: Philip, the handsome star athlete, and Hartley, the kind and intelligent class president. Choosing between them is the hardest test of her junior year.
- Coming-of-Age Story: Far from her Oregon home, Shelley must navigate a new school, new friends, and new feelings as she figures out who she is and what she truly wants.
- Sweet Romance: A wholesome and heartwarming story of first crushes and teen dating, perfect for readers looking for a classic love story that focuses on emotion and connection.
- Classic YA Fiction: From a beloved Newbery Medal-winning author, this story captures the innocence and excitement of being sixteen in a way that continues to charm readers decades later.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luckiest Girl about?
A classic coming-of-age love story from beloved Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary.
Sixteen-year-old Shelley Latham longs for her junior year of high school to be different from the stifling sameness of the years before. When she is sent from Oregon to California to stay with friends of the family for the school year, she gets her wish.
Right away, Shelley’s pretty looks and “Northern” ways endear her to her new classmates, including Hartley, the student body president. Meanwhile, Shelley sets her heart on star basketball player Philip—and when he asks her out, everything seems perfect. Shelley truly is the luckiest girl…but is it Philip or Hartley whom she really loves?
- Love Triangle: Shelley has her choice of two very different boys: Philip, the handsome star athlete, and Hartley, the kind and intelligent class president. Choosing between them is the hardest test of her junior year.
- Coming-of-Age Story: Far from her Oregon home, Shelley must navigate a new school, new friends, and new feelings as she figures out who she is and what she truly wants.
- Sweet Romance: A wholesome and heartwarming story of first crushes and teen dating, perfect for readers looking for a classic love story that focuses on emotion and connection.
- Classic YA Fiction: From a beloved Newbery Medal-winning author, this story captures the innocence and excitement of being sixteen in a way that continues to charm readers decades later.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Luckiest Girl?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Where can I read a sample of Luckiest Girl?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780380728060
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Luckiest Girl?
Beverly Cleary
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Luckiest Girl is available as paperback(ISBN 9780380728060) and ebook(ISBN 9780061972256)
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