ABOUT THE SUMMER OF L.U.C.K. TRILOGY
Laura Segal Stegman’s middle grade trilogy of books from Young Dragons Press, all set at a summer camp, begins with Summer of L.U.C.K. (2022), which introduces Darby (11), Naz (10), and Justin (12), three struggling kids finding their way to self-acceptance with the help of a ghost who haunts a magical carnival. Ready or Not (2023), which takes place a year later, features more magical adventures with the three friends, but it spotlights thirteen-year-old Justin, who faces a tricky choice: stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. In The Chambered Nautilus (2024), Justin (14), Naz (12), and Darby (13), are focused on exploring the camp’s new carnival ride, modeled after the spiral-shaped sea creature whose name it bears. But when pieces from the Ferris wheel begin vanishing, and they discover a connection between that and the Chambered Nautilus’ secrets, the three friends must rely on their wits – and each other – to locate the ghost who’s responsible and get him back to rest before the carnival is destroyed.
“Incredibly imaginative with great lessons for kids.”
— Sherrill Joseph, author, Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries
“A fun and fabulous tale… mysterious magic… five stars!”
— E. Michael Lunsford, author, The Audacious Adventures of Drippy the Dragon
“The Chambered Nautilus is a total delight!”
Jenny Mattern, middle-grade writer, MiddleGradeHub co-founder, and mom of five
“The Chambered Nautilus, like the two earlier books in the Summer of L.U.C.K. series, has plenty of magic and mystery. Readers will be hooked by the supernatural surprises and charmed by the characters’ continuing friendships.”
Patrick Hueller, author of Stu Stories: The Adventures of Dirt Clod & His Sidekick Bird Bones
“A fun, fast-paced read… with a whole lot of heart and whimsy.”
Rob Kent, host of the Middle Grade Ninja podcast and author of Banneker Bones and the Giant Robot Bees
