Books Like The Bad Luck Chair
Families who loved The Bad Luck Chair by Sue Wilkowski often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Bad Luck Chair by Sue Wilkowski often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like they are constantly followed by a cloud of bad luck or when their shyness prevents them from speaking up in school. It is an ideal choice for the middle-grade reader who feels overlooked or lacks the confidence to take a stand when things go wrong. The story follows Addy, a fourth grader who is convinced she is a magnet for mishaps. When she finds herself stuck in the legendary Bad Luck Chair, she must navigate a series of humorous but stressful school-based challenges to break the curse. Through Addy's journey, the book explores themes of self-confidence, the weight of reputation, and the courage it takes to be oneself. It is a relatable and gentle school story that offers a hopeful perspective on overcoming social anxiety and the power of changing one's own narrative.
