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The one thing in life that never changes . . . is that sooner or later things change.
Meet the Lotterys: a unique and diverse family featuring four parents, seven kids and five pets – all living happily together in their big old house, Camelottery. Nine-year-old Sumac is the organizer of the family and she loves her unusual, hectic family. But, as always, things change, and when a grumpy and intolerant grandfather and a Brazillian visitor overstays their welcomes, everything is turned upside down. Is there room in the Lottery clan for more?
Full of warmth and heart, and with black-and-white illustrations by Caroline Hadilaksono throughout, The Lotterys is award-winning author Emma Donoghue’s first series for children. Follow Sumac’s 17-of-a-kind family in The Lotterys Plus One and The Lotterys More or Less.
A propos de l'auteur
Emma Donoghue is an Irish writer living in Canada. Her 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. The Lotterys Plus One is her first novel for children.
Caroline Hadilaksono was born in Indonesia, before moving 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.
Résumé
Meet the Lotterys: a unique and diverse family featuring four parents, seven kids and five pets – all living happily together in their big old house, Camelottery.
Nine-year-old Sumac is the organizer of the family and is looking forward to a long summer of fun. But when their grumpy and intolerant grandad comes to stay, everything is turned upside down. How will Sumac and her family manage with another person to add to their hectic lives?
The Lotterys Plus One, the first novel for children by bestselling author Emma Donoghue, features black-and-white illustrations throughout and is funny, charming and full of heart.
Préface
Full of warmth and heart, a first novel for children from Emma Donoghue, internationally award-winning and bestselling author of Room.
Texte suppl.
Wonderful and warm-hearted
