May 2017 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month May 2017 |
A funny and touching family story with a difference just because the Lotterys themselves are a unique and diverse family leading a deliberately alternative life and with more complicated relationships than is usual. With four parents from different cultures, seven children and five pets for a start, things are bound to be lively.
When an estranged grandfather with dementia joins them, a whole load of new situations arise as well as new scope for understanding and kindness. Written with great verve and a deep understanding of families and what holds them together The Lottery Plus One is both fun and thought provoking. ~ Julia Eccleshare
A Piece of Passion from editor, Venetia Gosling: ‘it’s a smart, funny and wise novel with a wonderful family set-up and family dynamic which readers will love. Emma has done a wonderful job of reflecting the world conveying it through the warmth and muddle of this very modern family.’
Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month for May 2017
The Lotterys Plus One by Emma Donoghue
King of the Sky by Nicoloa Davies
A Story Like the Wind by Gill Lewis
King Coo by Adam Stower
The Tale of Angelino Brown by David Almond
Cinnamon by Neil Gaiman
The Big Bird Spot by Matt Sewell
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.
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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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Lotterys Plus One and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Lotterys Plus One features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Books of the Month, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, PSHE: Family Issues, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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The Lotterys Plus One was written by Emma Donoghue and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
The Lotterys Plus One has 320 pages
Yes it is part of The Lotterys series
