44 pages • 1 hour read
Sheila TurnageThree Times Lucky
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage, sixth grader and amateur detective Moses "Mo" LoBeau lives in Tupelo Landing, North Carolina, where she helps run a café with her adoptive parents, the Colonel and Miss Lana. When a murder and kidnapping shake their small town, Mo and her friend Dale form the Desperado Detective Agency to solve the crimes, uncovering a web of secrets and danger. The novel includes references to violence, alcohol misuse, and kidnapping.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky is widely celebrated for its quirky characters, Southern charm, and engaging mystery, appealing strongly to middle-grade readers. Its humor and strong sense of place are praised, though some critics feel the plot occasionally meanders. Overall, it provides an enjoyable and heartwarming read with a solid blend of adventure and emotion.
Who Should Read Three Times Lucky?
Readers who enjoy heartwarming, quirky mysteries with a touch of humor and adventure will love Sheila Turnage's Three Times Lucky. Fans of Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie and Ingrid Law's Savvy will appreciate the colorful characters and small-town charm. Ideal for middle-grade readers who revel in tales of friendship and self-discovery.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
560L