Lucky, It's Summer!

By Nalini Sorensen

It's the summer holidays, and Lucky, the Cocker Spaniel puppy, Adit and Zara spend a few days at Nana and Nani's house. There, they meet Vincent, the parrot, and Sabby, the tortoise. Vincent learns to screech, 'Lucky! LUCKY!' at all odd times, and Sabby tends to disappear.A dog. A parrot. A tortoise. Summer holidays. Nana and Nani's house. Can things get more fun? Told through a dog's eyes, this story will make you shriek with laughter, and wish that summer never ends.Lucky, It's Summer! is the third book in the Lucky series. As with the first two books - Lucky, It's Diwali! and Lucky, It's Not Just a Christmas Story! - it is guaranteed to worm its way into your heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper Children's
• Release date: Apr 10, 2020
• ISBN: 9789353578848

Nalini Sorensen

Nalini Sorensen is an award-winning children's author, who loves spending time with children and looking at the world through the wonder of their eyes. She has written books across various age groups for children, and has been published by numerous publishers in India. Her books include, Spellbound!, Lucky, It's Summer!, Lucky, It's Not Just a Christmas Story!, Lucky, It's Diwali!, While You Are Sleeping, Papa's Marathon, Dada's Useless Present, The Star That Saved the Day, Number March, and Alphabet Dress-up. She lives in Mumbai, with her husband, two sons, and dog. 

Book preview

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The Best Plan Ever

‘What?’ Adit yells, his eyes wide and his voice high-pitched.

‘Which part of Daddy and I are going to visit Aunty Sheila, and we are leaving you with Nana and Nani for a few days did you not understand?’ Zara asks, not even bothering to contain her excitement at this new development.

‘It’s just for four days, Adit,’ Mummy replies, glaring down at Zara.

‘What about Lucky?’ Zara asks.

‘Woof! Woof! Woof!’ I say, standing up on my back paws, putting my front ones on Zara, and turning my head up towards the fan. It really is so hot in here! I’m panting, and I haven’t been running anywhere.

‘Well, Nani said she would take care of her too. So, she will be going with you,’ Mummy replies. I run over to Mummy and jump on her lap. Whatever this is, I’m included in it. I wag my tail and give her a few licks.

But then I jump down. It’s even hotter on her lap than on the floor!

‘That’s awesome, Mummy,’ Zara beams.

‘It is. But it’s also the first time we are leaving both of you with them for so long. Zara, I will need your help here,’ Mummy says, fanning herself and looking up at the ceiling.

‘You know I’m responsible. Chill, Mummy. It’s not like we are toddlers or anything. He’s eight. I’m twelve. We can take care of ourselves and of Lucky too,’ Zara replies.

‘Why Aunty Sheila, Mummy?’ Adit asks. ‘She’s my favourite aunt, Adit. Growing up, I have lots of fun memories with her. In fact, just like you are going to Nana and Nani’s this summer holidays, I used to go to Aunty Sheila’s house and spend part