Sadie is one unlucky girl. And in a town like Fortune Falls, luck means everything. This town is loaded with superstition and magic. If you step on a crack, your mother really does break her back. And, don’t even think of breaking a mirror – you will probably die! Sadie must turn her unlucky life around soon or she will be sent away with the other “Unluckies” in order to protect the other folks in town. Unfortunately, luck is hard to find, even with the help of her friend, Cooper. But, through a series of events that include a black cat and some people that care about her very much, Sadie turns around her luck in the nick of time.
there are dark elements to the story, including Sadie’s guilt over her dad’s death and her mom’s worry about their future, which looks pretty bleak. But, the ending makes up for it.
A fine read for those students that enjoy a bit of magic and a strong female main character.