Young Adult Literature; Mystery
Young Adult Literature
Three Times Lucky is definitely geared toward younger readers. It's a murder mystery that could easily focus on any one of the many adult players in the book, but instead it's told from the perspective of Mo LoBeau, a kid who's going into sixth grade and has plenty of sass with smarts to spare. We get Mo's thoughts and movements throughout the book, and even though Mo and Dale are just kids, they are able to track down a known murderer and save the day. Three cheers for smart kids.
Mystery
The plot of Three Times Lucky definitely revolves around a good old-fashioned murder mystery. When bodies start turning up in Tupelo Landing and Mo's beloved Miss Lana goes missing, it's clear that there's a nefarious bad guy on the loose. By tracking down clues, talking to the people that they know, and nosing their way into the police investigation, Mo and Dale take down murdering bank robber Robert Slate and his associates.