Lucky Strikes (Paperback)

from lillibrary

Historical fiction fans are in for a real treat with this book set in 1934 rural Virginia. At the death of their mother, 14 year old Melia must quickly figure out how to keep her siblings together and prevent a nasty competitor from taking over the family's rundown service station. Salvation come...

from lilibrarian

The Great Depression is not a time to be running a small gas station - or to lose your mother. After her mother dies, 14-year-old Melia tries to run the business and care for her younger siblings. But a competing gas station owner, a wealthy man with a string of stations, is determined to run her...

from acargile

Set during the depression, this beautifully written historical fiction novel is about finding family. The novel begins with the death of Melia's mother. Melia, her sister Janey, and her brother Earle bury their mom by themselves because they have no one else. Melia doesn't want them to be split u...

from acargile

Set during the depression, this beautifully written historical fiction novel is about finding family. The novel begins with the death of Melia's mother. Melia, her sister Janey, and her brother Earle bury their mom by themselves because they have no one else. Melia doesn't want them to be split u...