About This Book
Beyond Lucky follows 12-year-old Ari Fish, who attributes his soccer team's winning streak to a rare trading card he found. When the card is stolen, Ari is forced to confront his beliefs about luck and self-worth. This chapter book explores themes of self-confidence, resilience, and the true meaning of heroism, showing young readers that inner strength and teamwork are more powerful than any charm. It is a thoughtful read for children navigating personal challenges and understanding that mistakes, even by heroes, are part of life.
Twelve-year-old Ari Fish is sure that the rare trading card he found has changed his luck and that of his soccer team, but after the card is stolen he comes to know that we make our own luck, and that heroes can be fallible.
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Discussion Prompts
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Do you believe in luck? What does 'making your own luck' mean to you?
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Have you ever relied on a lucky charm? How did you feel when you did not have it?
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What makes someone a hero? Can heroes make mistakes?
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How important is teamwork in sports or other activities?
5
What would you do if something important to you was stolen?
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