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It's 1928 in Odessa, Texas, and eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose in life and to uncover a family secret. With his father struck dead by lightning and his mother in jail, he is taken in by his grandparents. Treated as a pariah at school, James is taunted as being cursed by his family's bad luck. But he finds a friend in Paul, a Russian immigrant, who is also treated as an outcast, and together, they battle the school bully. But James's life is turned upside-down yet again when he uncovers a family secret involving his beloved grandmother. His discovery leads him to find the sense of purpose he's been seeking.

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Synopsis: It's 1928 in Odessa, Texas, and eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose in life and to uncover a family secret. With his father struck dead by lightning and his mother in jail, he is taken in by his grandparents. Treated as a pariah at school, James is taunted as being cursed by his family's bad luck. But he finds a friend in Paul, a Russian immigrant, who is also treated as an outcast, and together, they battle the school bully. But James's life is turned upside-down yet again when he uncovers a family secret involving his beloved grandmother. His discovery leads him to find the sense of purpose he's been seeking. Critique: Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying, 'When Lightnin' Struck' by Betsy R. Rosenthal is an especially appropriate and unreservedly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library collections for young readers ages 9-13. It should be noted for personal reading lists that 'When Lightnin' Struck' is also available in a paperback edition (9781728420530, $7.99) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $7.12). Editorial Note: Betsy R. Rosenthal was a writer, she was a civil rights lawyer. She maintanis an informative website at www.BetsyRosenthal.com -- Midwest Book Review -- Website (5/11/2022 12:00:00 AM)

"""Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying"" -- Midwest Book Review -- (5/11/2022 12:00:00 AM)"

Synopsis: It's 1928 in Odessa, Texas, and eleven-year-old James is struggling to find his purpose in life and to uncover a family secret. With his father struck dead by lightning and his mother in jail, he is taken in by his grandparents. Treated as a pariah at school, James is taunted as being cursed by his family's bad luck. But he finds a friend in Paul, a Russian immigrant, who is also treated as an outcast, and together, they battle the school bully. But James's life is turned upside-down yet again when he uncovers a family secret involving his beloved grandmother. His discovery leads him to find the sense of purpose he's been seeking. Critique: Original, deftly crafted, entertaining, thought-provoking with its underlying message about bullying, 'When Lightnin' Struck' by Betsy R. Rosenthal is an especially appropriate and unreservedly recommended addition to elementary school, middle school, and community library collections for young readers ages 9-13. It should be noted for personal reading lists that 'When Lightnin' Struck' is also available in a paperback edition (9781728420530, $7.99) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $7.12). Editorial Note: Betsy R. Rosenthal was a writer, she was a civil rights lawyer. She maintanis an informative website at www.BetsyRosenthal.com -- Midwest Book Review -- (5/11/2022 12:00:00 AM)

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Before Betsy R. Rosenthal was a writer, she was a civil rights lawyer. She lives with her husband and three children in Pacific Palisades, California. To learn more about Betsy, visit her at www.BetsyRosenthal.com.

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