Tough-Luck Karen

Synopsis

Learning that you can make your own luck is tough, and Karen Sossi resists the knowledge every step of the way in this funny, affectionate new story about the engaging Sossi family. Thirteen-year-old Karen is failing all her subjects. Unlike her sister Elaine and her brother Aldo, she has no interest in school and doesn't bother with homework. What use are math graphs and English compositions to a future chef? But sometimes her outside interests and school assignments coincide, as when she discovers that an English composition can be like a letter to a friend. Nevertheless, Karen is overwhelmed by the problem of what to do for a science project. As the deadline gets closer, she is prohibited from baby-sitting, the kitchen is declared off limits, and the whole family becomes involved. Karen's problem is a familiar one and her breakthrough a triumph all readers will share. Once again, with her inimitable light touch, Johanna Hurwitz has focused on a subject of universal concern. Ages 8-12 There are piles of books by Johanna Hurwitz in the Bookshare library. They are about kids who are a lot like you with similar problems and good times. Look for: Aldo Applesauce, Aldo Peanut Butter, Much Ado About Aldo, Aldo Ice Cream, Baseball Fever, Busybody Nora, New Neighbors for Nora, Nora and Mrs. Mind-Your-Own-Business, Superduper Teddy, Class Clown, Class President, Elisa in the Middle, The Just Desserts Club and many, many more!

Copyright:

1982

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

Book Size:

161 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780688014858

Publisher:

HarperCollins Publishers

Date of Addition:

05/21/17

Copyrighted By:

Johanna Hurwitz

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Children's Books, Cooking, Food and Wine, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family

Grade Levels:

Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade

Submitted By:

Sandra Ryan

Proofread By:

Lissi

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.