The Lotterys More or Less: 2 (The Lotterys, 2) - Softcover

Donoghue, Emma

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150980322X ISBN 13: 9781509803224

Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books, 2019

Synopsis

The Lotterys More or Less is bestselling author Emma Donoghue’s warm, funny and compelling novel about a thoroughly modern family, illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono.

Sumac Lottery is the fifth of seven kids who share their big house with four parents, one grandfather and five pets. At nine, she's the keeper of her family's traditions – from Pow Wow to Holi, Carnival to Hogmanay, Sumac's on guard to make sure that no Lottery celebration is forgotten.

But this winter all Sumac’s plans go awry when a Brazilian visitor overstays his welcome. A terrible ice storm grounds all flights, so one of her dads and her favourite brother can’t make it home from India. And then the power starts going out across the city . . .

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Review

Funny and heartwarming., Guardian on The Lotterys Plus One

A smart, thoughtful reader... will enjoy the gentle humour in this tribute to the modern family., Irish Independent on The Lotterys Plus One

There is a rich tapestry of cultural diversity at play throughout the story which threads its way through as part of family life, customs, food and festivals. Showing that family is what you make it, this is a wonderful story about relationships and family., ReadingZone on The Lotterys Plus One

Drily funny... wonderfully offbeat, Publishers Weekly starred review for The Lotterys Plus One

A family very much of this century . . . this engaging tale . . . will resonate with readers from all backgrounds -- Kirkus starred review on The Lotterys Plus One

Offbeat, funny, wise and deliciously different., Inis on The Lotterys Plus One

A classic book about a modern family you won't want to say goodbye to. -- Anna James, Scoop Magazine

Hugely appealing... told with considerable wit and charm., Teach Primary on The Lotterys Plus One

A thoroughly enjoyable read., Books for Keeps on The Lotterys Plus One

It is a hoot spending time in this Utopia, Observer on The Lotterys Plus One

About the Author

Born in 1969, Emma Donoghue is an Irish writer who spent eight years in England before moving to Canada. Her fiction includes Slammerkin, Life Mask and Touchy Subjects. Her 2010 novel, Room, was an internationally award-winning bestseller and was shortlisted for the Man Booker and Orange Prizes. Emma's screenplay for Room's multi-award-winning film adaptation has earned her an Oscar nomination.

Caroline Hadilaksono was born in Indonesia and moved to Los Angeles when she was twelve. She now lives and works in New York, where she is a freelance designer and illustrator working on everything from children's books to murals. She is the illustrator of Emma Donoghue's children's titles The Lotterys Plus One and The Lotterys More Or Less.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 150980322X
• ISBN 13: 9781509803224
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 304
• Illustrator: Hadilaksono Caroline