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Description
Sumac Lottery is nine years old and the self-proclaimed "good girl" of her very large, extremely unruly family.
Quick Summary
If you want a book that feels like spending time with a big, loud, loving family, this is it. Sumac is the self-proclaimed "good girl" trying to keep things together among her six siblings and seven (yes, seven!) parents, and her voice is so genuine and funny that you'll be rooting for her from page one. The Lotterys Plus One stands out because it's genuinely hilarious one moment and quietly touching the next it captures how overwhelming and wonderful huge families can be without ever feeling preachy or cheesy. Kids who love books like "The Pout-Pout Fish" or anyone who enjoys stories about chaotic households and figuring out where you fit in will eat this up. There's a sweet subplot about an aging grandfather moving in and Sumac trying to make space for him, which gives the story real heart without getting heavy. Parents will appreciate that it's wholesome and celebrates diversity (the seven parents include step-parents, adoptive parents, and grandparents all living together) while still being the kind of book kids actually want to pick up because it's just plain fun.