Name: The Lotterys Plus One - Paperback
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The Lotterys Plus One - Paperback

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by Emma Donoghue (Author), Caroline Hadilaksono (Illustrator)

The bestselling author of the adult novel Room bursts onto the children's book scene with this cross between Little Miss Sunshine, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Modern Family.

Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her (VERY) large, (EXTREMELY) unruly family. And what a family the Lotterys are: four parents, children both adopted and biological, and a menagerie of pets, all living and learning together in a sprawling house called Camelottery. Then one day, the news breaks that one of their grandfathers is suffering from dementia and will be coming to live with them. And not just any grandfather -- the long dormant "Grumps," who fell out with his son so long ago that he hasn't been part of any of their lives.Suddenly, everything changes. Sumac has to give up her room to make the newcomer feel at home. She tries to be nice, but prickly Grumps clearly disapproves of how the Lotterys live: whole grains, strange vegetables, rescue pets, a multicultural household... He's worse than just tough to get along with -- Grumps has got to go! But can Sumac help him find a home where he belongs?

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Sumac Lottery is the fifth of seven kids in her (VERY) large,
(EXTREMELY) unruly family.

With four parents, a parrot, a dog, a rat, and two cats, the sprawling Victorian house they call Camelottery is already quite full (in the best sense). But then one day, Sumac gets the news that one of their grandfathers will be coming to live with them. And not just any grandfather -- a long-dormant one who fell out with his son so long ago that he hasn't been part of any of their lives.

Suddenly, everything changes. Sumac has to give up her room to make the newcomer feel at home. She tries to be nice, but the prickly old man clearly disapproves of how the Lotterys live: whole grains and strange vegetables, odd pets, a multicultural household. . . . He's worse than just tough to get along with -- Grumps has got to go! But can Sumac help him find a home where he belongs?

Praise for The Lotterys Plus One

"[Donoghue's] fans will recognize not only her gift for representing a child's point of view, but also her knack for showing how a family, no matter how small or large, develops its own language, even its own culture." -- The New York Times

* "Full of clever names and wordplay, this engaging tale . . . delves into universal themes of family relationships that will resonate with readers from all backgrounds." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "Donoghue vividly captures the Lotterys' chaotic but always
loving home." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review

Author Biography

Emma Donoghue is the author of the international bestseller and Man Booker Prize finalist Room, as well as several other novels, including Kissing the Witch, which was shortlisted for the Tiptree Award. Born in Ireland, she now lives in Canada with her partner and their two children.

Caroline Hadilaksono is a designer, illustrator, and audio producer, who loves stories. Born in Indonesia, she moved to Los Angeles when she was 12. In 2018 she came to Maine to study audio documentary and never left. When she's not illustrating while listening to podcasts, she interviews people and produces audio stories. She loves living near water, swimming in the ocean year-round, and cuddling with her cat, Flannel.

Number of Pages: 336

Dimensions: 1 x 7.6 x 5.3 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: July 31, 2018

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