Laura's Luck [Library Binding]

Marilyn Sachs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1966

In the second of three books about a poor family living in the Bronx in the 1940s, Laura, the older sister, has to cope with the pleasures and pains of going off to camp.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Marilyn Sachs is the author of over thirty-five books for children and young adults. Her books have won numerous awards and have been highly praised for their realism and humor. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Library Binding
• Publisher: Doubleday (June 1966)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385056877
• ISBN-13: 978-0385056878
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,569,440 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give me "Laura's Luck" any day!, June 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Laura's Luck (Library Binding)

Give me a beach chair, blue sky, calm rushing waves and - most importantly - the exact book fair gray Apple paperback bearing "Laura's Luck" and an illustration of girls around a campfire except for two just talking (one Laura, no doubt)-and I am TOTALLY free. This book was my absolute "fave" back in elementary school and junior high. Who needs hard books when you've got Marilyn Sachs's story of a girl struggling to like Camp Tiorati, THE camp for city children in the 40s'? While most kids now reading Marilyn Sachs will never hear of this book plainly because of the fact (sadly) it's out-of-print, I LOVED LOVED LOVED this book and unfortunately as soon as I bought it: it would soon be out of print. Don't ask me how: I just had a thing for this book. I would loan it to my friend, who would in turn loan it to someone else. My entire 5B year I worried who could have my book at the moment. I got it back. Since then I promised "I'll never loan you, Laura" (I told you I loved it too much! ) But all in all I still I have that book fair copy. Too good to be true!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I STILL read this book at 34 years old!, February 20, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Laura's Luck (Paperback)

The trilogy of Amy and Laura books were my absolute favorite when I was a kid. I read and reread them until my copies were destroyed and falling apart. Whenever I want to revisit my childhood and escape into a simpler and better time, I pull out my copies I have bought as an adult and read them again. I can not explain why these books created such an impression but you just have to read them to know. I recommend all mothers of pre-teen girls to go out and buy these wonderful books that are back in print.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great book! A must have for ALL Girls!, August 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Laura's Luck (Library Binding)

My mom got me this book a few years ago, and no matter how many times I read it, I still love it!! Its about the sisters Laura and Amy and their first year at a summer camp. At first Laura hates it, but as soon as she makes a new friend, Anna, things start looking up! There are a few suprises in store for the reader, but I'm not gonna tell, read this book for yourself and find out!