Summer of L.U.C.K.

Summer of L.U.C.K. earns its warm reception — three kids who genuinely struggle with stutter, grief, and language barriers finding their voices through a benevolent carnival ghost is a premise handled with real emotional intelligence. The magical realism is wholesome and accessible, and the inclusive cast feels organic rather than checklist-driven. The reconciliation arc rushes at the end and Darby's mother stays flat, but this is a confident, family-safe middle grade pick.