A Handful of Stars, Cynthia Lord. Lucy's dog, Lucky, is blind, so she hopes to raise $2000 for her to have cataract surgery. One day, when Lucky runs away and can't hear Lily calling her, she is stopped by Salma, a migrant worker who picks blueberries for the summer. Lily and Salma become friends and go into business together painting and selling birdhouses, raising money for the surgery. Lily realizes that people love Salma's whimsical painting style and despite Lily's envy she comes to appreciate her talent. Hannah, Lily's former best friend, who is more interested in boys than playing paper dolls, takes an interest in Salma and encourages her to enter the Downeast Blueberry Queen contest. Lily is worried that the judges will not accept her migrant status because all previous contestants, including her mom and Hannah, have been local blondes. Hannah loans Salma her dress from the previous year and they practice responding to questions she could be asked.

Lord, the author of Rules, writes another charming story of an unexpected friendship. The handful of characters are likable and the story will leave you wanting to try a blueberry enchilada.