ABOUT THE SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. TRILOGY
Laura Segal Stegman’s middle grade trilogy of books from Young Dragons Press, all set at a summer camp, begins with Summer of L.U.C.K. (2022), which introduces Darby (11), Naz (10), and Justin (12), three struggling kids who find their way to self-acceptance with the help of Leroy Usher, a ghost who haunts a magical carnival. Ready or Not (2023) spins more magical adventures with the three friends and the ghostly Mr. Usher, but it spotlights Justin (13), who faces a tricky real-life choice: stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. In The Chambered Nautilus (2024), Justin (14), Naz (12), and Darby (13) are drawing apart. But when the popular new Chambered Nautilus attraction goes awry, shutting the carnival down, and the ghostly Mr. Usher issues a desperate plea, they must come together as they realize he’s always been there for them. Can they do the same for him?
“Incredibly imaginative with great lessons for kids.”
— Sherrill Joseph, author, Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries
“A fun and fabulous tale… mysterious magic… five stars!”
— E. Michael Lunsford, author, The Audacious Adventures of Drippy the Dragon
“The Chambered Nautilus is a total delight!”
Jenny Mattern, middle-grade writer, MiddleGradeHub co-founder, and mom of five
“The Chambered Nautilus, like the two earlier books in the Summer of L.U.C.K. series, has plenty of magic and mystery. Readers will be hooked by the supernatural surprises and charmed by the characters’ continuing friendships.”
Patrick Hueller, author of Stu Stories: The Adventures of Dirt Clod & His Sidekick Bird Bones
“A fun, fast-paced read… with a whole lot of heart and whimsy.”
Rob Kent, host of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast and author of Banneker Bones and the Giant Robot Bees
