The Lotterys Plus One

Written by Emma Donoghue · Illustrated by Caroline Hadilaksono

Part of the The Lotterys series

A young girl must navigate family chaos when her estranged grandfather moves in.

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336 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Nine-year-old Sumac Lottery's life turns upside down when her estranged grandfather, Grumps, moves into their bustling, multicultural home. As Grumps struggles to fit in, Sumac faces the challenge of bridging the gap between her family's vibrant lifestyle and his disapproval. Can she help him find a place where he truly belongs, or will the tension drive them apart? Discover the heartwarming journey of understanding and acceptance in a family like no other.

From the publisher

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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