I just finished Beginner's Luck by Laura Pedersen, for my f2f book club. I really liked this book, manly because of the characters. Hallie Palmer is the second of seven children with another on the way. She is a poker player and has just been on a losing streak. She has been kicked out of the casino, lost her money for her car, and has been grounded by her parents. She answers an ad in the paper and becomes a yard person for eccentric Mrs Olivia Stockton. Olivia lives with her gay son, Bernard and his partner, Gil, Mrs. Stockton's husband, Judge and an alcoholic money, Rocky. In this anything goes household, Hallie has found a new family and is about to receive the education of her life.
There is a sequel to this book, Heart's Desire. I enjoyed Beginner's Luck so much, that I immediately went and placed the sequel on reserve at the library. I am looking forward to reading about Hallie's newest escapades. I recommend this book for High school students.
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