--- product_id: 43938415 title: "Lucky Strikes" brand: "louis bayard" price: "NZ$28" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/43938415-lucky-strikes store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Lucky Strikes **Brand:** louis bayard **Price:** NZ$28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Lucky Strikes by louis bayard - **How much does it cost?** NZ$28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/43938415-lucky-strikes) ## Best For - louis bayard enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted louis bayard brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Lucky Strikes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1MTxjfU-uL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! Will stay with you long after you have finished the story. *by C***A on Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021* I Highly Recommend this book. A story about how the lives of three orphaned children and a drunken hobo came together to save each other. Melia Hoyle is a 14 year-year-old girl left in charge of a home, a gas station and her two younger siblings after her mother passes away. Sad, yes. Do they have a ton of adversities to overcome? Yes. But author Louis Bayard’s main character, Melia has strength, tenacity, is a quick thinker and although uneducated, she seemingly has enough life-lessons learned to handle what she must to keep the three of them together. So, when a drunken Hiram Watts is practically dropped at her feet, she knows immediately what to do. The author gives Melia (the narrator) a voice you will simply adore and perfect for her character. I love the simplicity and humor in her thoughts. This is a story that will stay with you long after you close the book. Mr. Bayard does an amazing job with all of the characters in this story. He has a way of describing things that will make you feel like you are living in it. Excellent! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An outstanding story for Y/A and adults! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2016* I'm a big fan of Louis Bayard, but wasn't sure if I would like a Y/A oriented book. I am so glad I took a chance! It was a wonderful story and, as usual, his characters were very real to me. Bayard writes in a much different voice here, although I think that's true with most of his novels, and once again he captures the time frame and characters perfectly. I'm not going to recap the story, as other reviewers have already done a fine job of that, but if you are wondering if this is a book that adults would enjoy - yes, it most definitely is!! I anxiously await Mr. Bayard's next book, no matter which audience he writes it for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amelia's Courage is Inspiring *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016* If I could hire a skywriter and have it written across the clouds urging folks to buy this book, I swear I would do it. For the life of me I can't understand how a book this marvelous has remained under the radar. Like so many of you, I'm a fanatical reader, and I can say without a doubt that nothing you'll read that's listed on the New YorK Times Bestseller List will even come close to this book. Bayard has captured the voice of this brave young girl perfectly. Through her courage and downright pluckiness, Amelia is an inspiration for all of us. Congrats to you, Louis Bayard; you're a supremely talented writer. I will buy anything and everything you write. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/43938415-lucky-strikes](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/43938415-lucky-strikes) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*