Lucky Broken Girl
Ruth Behar
A young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl's American dream is derailed after a horrific car accident leaves her in a body cast and confined to her bed for a long recovery, in this poignant coming-of-age tale set in 1960s New York City. Through Ruthie's eyes, readers gain insight into the fragile nature of life and the power of community and the arts to heal even the worst of times.
Publish Date
2017
April 11
Goodreads Rating
3.97
ISBN
9780399546440
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
Apr 15, 2018
Another gorgeously written book. A story about an immigrant family and a little girl who suffers an accident and has to spend almost a year in a full body cast. Loved this book and can’t wait to share with my 4th and 5th graders. #sparksinthedark – source