Family Love

Family love can see one through the most difficult times argues Cynthia Lord in her novel Half a Chance. In the novel, family means everything to Lucy and Nate, and the love shared between them and their families is incredibly important for the things they face.

Although Lucy has had to move around a lot because of Dad’s job, she still loves him very much. She is very grateful to have him and Mom, and relishes the time she has with them. When Dad goes away on work trips, Lucy is always very sad. She keeps in touch with him through text messages and phone calls while he is away. She tells him about what is going on in her life and asks for his advice.

When Dad is gone, Lucy spends as much time as possible with Mom. She relies on Mom’s...