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The Lotterys More or Less Paperback – International Edition, September 24, 2019

by Emma Donoghue (Author), Caroline Hadilaksono (Illustrator)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
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Sumac Lottery is the fifth of seven siblings who share a big house with their four parents, one grandfather and five pets. At age nine, she’s the keeper of her family’s traditions—always making sure the Lotterys’ celebrations go off without a hitch.

But this winter all of Sumac’s plans go wrong when a terrible ice storm hits the city, causing chaos. The emergency means that one of her dads and her favourite brother can’t make it home from India in time for the holidays. Their visitor from Brazil gets injured and the Lotterys have to look after him. Then the power goes out. . . .

The Lotterys More or Less is the second of Emma Donoghue’s stories about the family that likes to say, “Why not?”

 

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.76 x 8.25 inches
  6. Publisher
    HarperTrophy
  7. Publication date
    September 24, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    1443445614
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1443445610
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“Its appealing characters and warm good humour are certain to leave already smitten readers clamouring for more. The Lotterys have arrived.” — The London Free Press

“A heartwarming story that will appeal to kids - and kids at heart.” — Hello! Canada

“Wonderfully funny and uplifting.” — Resource Links

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Sumac Lottery is the fifth of seven siblings who share a big house with their four parents, one grandfather, and five pets. At age nine, she’s the keeper of her family’s traditions—always making sure the Lotterys’ celebrations go off without a hitch.

But this winter all of Sumac’s plans go wrong when a terrible ice storm hits the city, causing chaos. The emergency means that one of her dads and her favorite brother can’t make it home from India in time for the holidays. Their visitor from Brazil gets injured and the Lotterys have to look after him. Then the power goes out. . . .

The Lotterys More or Less is the second of Emma Donoghue’s stories about the family that likes to say, “Why not?”

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTrophy (September 24, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1443445614
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1443445610
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.76 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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Emma Donoghue

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Born in Dublin in 1969, Emma Donoghue is a writer of contemporary and historical fiction whose novels include the international bestseller "Room" (her screen adaptation was nominated for four Oscars), "Frog Music", "Slammerkin," "The Sealed Letter," "Landing," "Life Mask," "Hood," and "Stirfry." Her story collections are "Astray", "The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits," "Kissing the Witch," and "Touchy Subjects." She also writes literary history, and plays for stage and radio. She lives in London, Ontario, with her partner and their two children.

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Petalear
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book about a modern family
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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Heartwarming, great child psychology, full of surprises, fun. I love her work for adults and this series for young adults is fantastic.
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Holly S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall lovely
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2023
An, overall, lovely book about a very diverse family trying to navigate complicated family members and other challenges.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book to read
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2023
LOVE THIS BOOK. FUN BOOK TO READ
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Dianne W
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written story of a family who embrace their diversity with an abundance of fun and love
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2019
It seems like only a short time ago I read the first in this series and it was really fun to read this next installment.

It's the holidays and the Lotterys are waiting for two of their number to get back from an overseas trip. But the weather is horrible and the Lotterys and their neighbors are plunged into days of blackouts and this same weather event is stopping their family members from returning. They have an extra member of the family - a foreign couch surfer. The story is about how they navigate the weather, helping their neighbors and trying to make the best of things.

It's about much much more as well. While from young Sumac's point of view, it's really a story about the whole family. The whole big messy family of people who have chosen to be together and who muddle through. As I said in my review of the first book: 'The Lottery family is a rag tag and diverse bunch. There are four parents, a mix of kids, a mix of races and countries of origin, adoption, developmental delay, transgender, dementia - there's just so much in this book but none of it is treated as if it's a sideshow. It's just family. A wonderful glorious huge falling over itself family.'

And the saga continues in this book. It's a wonderful story and wonderfully written. I do hope that Ms Donoghue and Ms Hadilaksono team up again for Book 3. I can't wait.

Book two is also just a delight.
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