Searching for Lucky #3002
A Ben and Blue Mystery
by Ellen Melissa Cohen
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Pub Date Oct 01 2024 | Archive Date Sep 15 2024
Red Chair Press | Red Chair Press Books for Young Readers
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Description
Ben was never supposed to find out about his father's mysterious past, but when a school project forces him to confront his mother, she can no longer ignore the secrets she's kept all these years.
With the help of his best friend Cooper and his new dog Blue, Ben embarks on a wild journey to uncover the truth about his dad's past—and what he discovers may be stranger and more unexpected than anything he could have ever imagined.
A heartfelt story of family, loyalty, and surprise.
A Note From the Publisher
The author is a clinical psychiatrist on faculty at Harvard Medical School. She has included age-approprite information in the end notes.
Advance Praise
"Readers will be eager to learn the answers that Ben seeks in this middle grade novel that is both heartfelt and full of surprises." --Courtney Sheinmel, author of Stella Batts and My So-Called Family
"An excellent read for middle-grade readers AND their parents looking for suspense, action, and uplifting entertainment." --Lisa Parker Hayreh for Independent Book Review
"Ellen Melissa Cohen masterfully brings us along on the young narrator's quest to discover who his father is, tackling a tricky topic with sensitivity, suspense and humor, all in the believable voice of 10-year-old Ben." -- Jane Sutton, author of Me and the Weirdos, ALA/CBC Children's Choice
"The number of books coming out in the past few years showing different family make-ups has been wonderful. Kids from all sorts of families are able to see themselves in the books they read. But, this is the first book I’ve read that involves IVF and sperm donation. It’s an opportunity to start a conversation, but more importantly, a mirror that can allow many kids to see themselves. Add Ben & Blue: Searching for Lucky #3002 to your classroom library shelves." -- Laura Lamarre Anderson, owner lala Books, Lowell, MA
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781643713731 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 168 |
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Featured Reviews
Christine B, Reviewer
Searching for Lucky #3002 was an interesting middle grade book about a boy searching for answers about his absent father! The book had twists I did not see coming. The author does a great job introducing some grown up topics in a clear and easy to understand way. The illustrations added much to the reading experience. However, I do not agree that the main character, a 10 young old, should go behind his mother’s back to research all this own his own. Had he insisted to know the truth via his mother, I would have given a higher rating. Overall, a well done book that was entertaining while touching on a harder topic!
Reviewer 1448175
I highly recommend this book. The content in it is very interesting. The author did a good job in creating this book. Parents have their own flaws, hower, they should share their experiences in life with their childfree to teach them how they can overtime similar situations.
Librarian 431790
The well plotted, poignant, and entertaining start of a middle-grade mystery series.
I appreciated the fleshed out characters, the plot that flows and the surprises.
Well done, highly recommended
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine
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