Half a Chance

Cynthia Lord's "Half a Chance" introduces Lucy, who has just moved with her family to a quiet rural community in New Hampshire. To make the most of her summer, Lucy teams up with her new friend, Nate, to enter a photography contest. As Lucy hones her skills behind the lens, she discovers that her photographs have a way of bringing unspoken truths to light, challenging perceptions within her new community and perhaps even her own family. This gentle chapter book explores themes of friendship, family dynamics, and the power of observation, making it suitable for children aged 7-11. Parents will appreciate its thoughtful exploration of honesty and adapting to change.

Lucy, with her mother and her photographer father, has just moved to a small rural community in New Hampshire, and with her new friend Nate she plans to spend the summer taking photos for a contest, but pictures sometimes reveal more than people are willing to see. Lucy, with her mother and her photographer father, has just moved to a small rural community in New Hampshire. With her friend Nate, she plans to spend the summer taking photos for a contest.