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This was a fabulous middle grade holiday story about the kind of large disorganized family all kids dream about. Set in Canada, this slightly unconventional family has their holiday traditions disrupted due to a massive power outage. As they got by in less than ideal circumstances I found it easy to fall in love with them. I highly recommend it. #WinterGames2021 #TeamGameSleighers @StayCurious

This second book in the middle grade series does not have the joy of meeting all the quirky family members for the first time as the first book did but most of them are back for another enjoyable read. A fun family story

An entertaining novel—aimed at children in Grades 4-6—about a contemporary multicultural Canadian family headed by two lesbian moms and two gay dads, this can be enjoyed by adults, depending on your tolerance for cute puns. At my (adult) book club last week, there were mixed reviews that ranged between love and mild hate. It‘s worth noting that the two of us who liked it most had also read the first in the series: The Lotterys Plus One. #LGBTQ

“Well done on coming up with our newest tradition,” MaxiMum tells Sumac.
Sumac lets out a little snort. “Not on purpose.”
“Like many of the best inventions.”
“Antibiotics, the microwave oven, sticky notes,” chants Aspen. “They were all acci-ventions.” She loves stories of scientists discovering things by mistake, because she‘s hoping to get through life without ever having to do any hard work.

She‘s trying to find that wonderful Christmas scene in Little House on the Prairie, but she keeps coming across racist remarks about “savages,” so she gives up.
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Their mother turns on her. “Don‘t tell me you took him skitching!”
When parents say ‘don‘t tell me,‘ strangely enough, what they actually mean is ‘tell me right this minute.‘

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“In my day, contacts were a huge hassle,” says PopCorn. “You had to take them out of your eyes at night, keep them in a cleaning solution, and put them back in the next morning, for months and months.”
Catalpa makes a revolted face. “That‘s like reusing toilet paper!”

My nieces and I enjoyed this second Lotterys book. Focusing on the holidays this book takes us through the trials, tribulations and celebrations of the wildly diverse, huge Lottery family. I still struggle with the depiction of Brian - a kid who reads as trans to me and my trans niece - who seems to be misgendered throughout the book. I spoke to the author about it and wasn't satisfied with her response. Still I appreciate this book! #queerbooks

Reading this fun sequel to the Lotterys Plus One with my nieces! #queerbooks