The Thing About Luck

In this heartfelt novel by Cynthia Kadohata, Summer faces a series of challenges when her family’s luck seems to run out, leaving her to help her grandparents harvest wheat while her parents are away in Japan. As she navigates demanding family dynamics, unexpected romantic interests, and personal setbacks, Summer must find ways to turn her circumstances around. Celebrated for its engaging storytelling and vivid depiction of American farmland, the book explores themes of resilience, family, and self-discovery.