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Three Times Lucky
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Book Brief
336
Novel • Fiction
Tupelo Landing, North Carolina • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
560L
Super Short Summary
In Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, sixth grader and amateur detective Moses "Mo" LoBeau lives in Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, where she helps run a café with her adoptive parents, the Colonel and Miss Lana. When a murder and kidnapping shake their small town, Mo and her friend Dale form the Desperado Detective Agency to solve the crimes, uncovering a web of secrets and danger. The novel includes references to violence, alcohol misuse, and kidnapping.
Humorous
Mysterious
Adventurous
Nostalgic
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
26,437 ratings
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Review Roundup
Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is widely celebrated for its quirky characters, Southern charm, and engaging mystery, appealing strongly to middle-grade readers. Its humor and strong sense of place are praised, though some critics feel the plot occasionally meanders. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and heartwarming read with a solid blend of adventure and emotion.
Who Should Read Three Times Lucky?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, quirky mysteries with a touch of humor and adventure will love Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky. Fans of Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie and Ingrid Law's Savvy will appreciate the colorful characters and small-town charm. Ideal for middle-grade readers who revel in tales of friendship and self-discovery.
26,437 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Novel • Fiction
Tupelo Landing, North Carolina • Contemporary
2012
Middle grade
10-14 years
560L
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