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The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron tells the story of ten-year-old Lucky Trimble, who lives in the remote desert town of Hard Pan, California. Lucky, whose mother passed away, lives with her guardian Brigitte. While eavesdropping on twelve-step meetings, Lucky becomes determined to find her own "higher power." The novel explores her relationship with her friends Lincoln and Miles, and her fear that Brigitte wants to leave her. Lucky's adventures lead her to discover important truths about family and community. The novel includes themes of parental death.