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It finds drama and tenderness in labor, family duty, and ordinary uncertainty.
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The Thing About Luck
Cynthia Kadohata2013 selection · Young readers
The Thing About Luck
A Japanese American girl spends harvest season working with her grandparents while her parents are abroad.
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You like quiet, character-driven family stories.
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