Just Our Luck

Just Our Luck
Julia Walton
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Paperback
h210 x 139mm - 272pg
28 Dec 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780399550959
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That was the first rule for life that Leo' s Greek grandmother, Yia Yia, gave him before she died. But Leo' s anxiety just caused a fight at school, and though he didn' t lie, he wasn' t exactly honest about how it all went down--how he went down. Now Leo' s father thinks a self-defense class is exactly what his son needs to "man up. " But Leo would much rather knit, crochet, or take photographs instead. Still, he obliges. "Leave the Paros family alone. "That was Yia Yia' s second rule for life. But who does Leo see sitting at the front desk of the local gym? Evey Paros, great grand-daughter to the woman who supposedly cursed his family with bad luck. Seeing as Leo is desperate to enroll in anything but self-defense class, Evey cuts him a deal- she' ll secretly enroll him in hot yoga instead--for a price. But what could the brilliant, ruthless, forbidden Evey Paros want from Leo? Sharp as a needle and compulsively readable, Just Our Luck is as funny as it is heartwarming. Readers will root for Leo as he picks up the threads of his life and takes charge of his own destiny.
A feel-good story, with shades of Holes and The Karate Kid, useful for readers who appreciate tales of an awkward outsider-turned-hero with acknowledged weaknesses and unexpected strengths. --BulletinWalton' s personal story focuses on the internal life of Leo, whose voice and character prove to be completely endearing. . . . [A] character-driven exploration of mental health through friendship, family, and art. --BooklistA heartwarming story about masculinity and finding yourself. --Bitch MediaLeo is a relatable character. . . . Readers will root for Leo as he finds his place in the world. --School Library Journal
JULIA WALTON is the author of the award-winning Words on Bathroom Walls. She received an MFA in creative writing from Chapman University and BA in History from UC Irvine. Julia lives with her husband and children in Huntington Beach, California. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @JWaltonwrites and visit her website JuliaWalton. com.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780399550959
Published: 28 Dec 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Ember
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Format: Paperback
Height: 210mm
Width: 139mm
Pages: 272

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