"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. A refreshingly honest look at the true meaning of luck." ― Booklist Books that speak directly to the experiences of upper middle-schoolers are rare these days, often falling into the gap between middle grade and YA. "Erlbaum’s first book for young readers is freshly voiced, modern, and accessible. This story reminds readers that even the worst day of your life may lead to the luckiest little thing." ― School Library Journal /rebates/2f97803743081002fFix-Erlbaum-Janice-03743081012fplp&. The consistent reminders about the letter keep the story moving forward and create an irresistible page-turner. "With so many different subplots, a wide variety of readers will find this story relatable. Glad and her sisters are well-defined characters whose very different points of view bring tension and balance to this engaging chapter book.” ― Booklist “Moving at a good pace, the story’s appealing first person narrative becomes more involving as Glad’s personal problems mount.The story’s climax brings relief and newfound clarity. Twelve-year-old Gladys Burke may not have many friends, but at least she has her empire. “Smart, insightful, poignant―leavening brutal, middle school realities with wry humor.” ― Kirkus Reviews Janice Erlbaums Let Me Fix That for You is a quirky, touching, and laugh-out-loud middle-grade novel about a girl capable of fixing everything but her own life.
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