[1] Lucky Trimble is a ten-year-old girl who lives in Hard Pan, a small town (population 43)[2] in the California desert.

When Lucky discovers Brigette's suitcase and passport lying out, she becomes convinced that Brigitte will abandon her and return to France.

[5] Cynthia Lord, Jennifer Holm, and Kirby Larson are authors of the three Newbery Honor books who also supported the "scrotum" usage.

[9] Simon & Schuster posted a video on their in which Patron discusses the book and her influences in an interview by fellow Newbery Medalist Cynthia Kadohata.

In the video, Rick Richter, President of the Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division, states, "Simon & Schuster ultimately hopes that readers will recognize this wonderful book as a whole, and the charm and innocence of its main character Lucky, and will see beyond one word and the controversy surrounding the book.

Susan Patron has written a masterful novel celebrating small town values and we can only hope that her deserved Newbery winner is recognized for the treasure that it truly is.