Serendipity

Serendipity is the luckiest kid in the world. But what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky?

Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She’s class president, lead in the school play and star of the basketball team. She’s also incredibly lucky, like, wins everything all the time lucky, even random radio raffles.

Which is how she finds herself with free tickets to the town carnival where an accident curses her with bad luck FOREVER.

And just like that Serendipity’s luck really does seem to run out. Missed shots, fumbled lines and a slip in the polls. Can it get any worse? Oh yes it can. Permanent bad hair days.

Serendipity becomes convinced the curse is real. She’s definitely not disorganised or spread too thin. Nope, it’s all the curse. And she’ll have to find a way to reverse it soon.

Hilariously charming and illustrated in sugar pink hues, this graphic novel is a treat for kids who love primary school dramas and adorable, if impulsive characters. It’s a perfect story for overstressed overachievers looking for a warm reminder that stepping back doesn’t mean stepping down. In fact, sharing the spotlight with good friends is perhaps the luckiest thing of all.

About the Author

Gabbie Benda earned a degree in communication arts from VCUarts with a focus on children’s illustration and comics. After over a decade as a camp counsellor and art teacher, Gabbie is well-versed in the art of making kids of all ages smile. Serendipity is her debut. She lives in Richmond, Virginia.