77 pages • 2 hours read
Ruth BeharLucky Broken Girl
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Ruth Behar’s Lucky Broken Girl, ten-year-old immigrant Ruthie Mizrahi adjusts to life in 1966 Queens after leaving Cuba, but a severe car accident leaves her bedridden in a full body cast. During her recovery, Ruthie faces unexpected challenges and fears, ultimately gaining new perspectives on life and luck. The novel is inspired by Behar's own childhood experiences. Sensitive topics include car accidents and the death of a child.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar captures the poignant journey of a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant in 1960s America. Reviewers commend its heartfelt depiction of resilience and cultural identity. The narrative's emotional depth and engaging prose are praised, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's celebrated for its empathy and vivid storytelling.
Who Should Read Lucky Broken Girl?
A reader who would enjoy Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar is typically aged 10-14, appreciates heartfelt, multicultural stories, and enjoys themes of resilience and healing. Fans of Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson would find this book compelling for its emotional depth and richly woven cultural tapestry.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
670LBook Details
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Children's Literature
Immigration / Refugee
Disability
Arts / Culture
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Society: Immigration
Values/Ideas: Beauty