The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt A young victim of child abuse gradually overcomes his fears and suspicions when placed in a home with other boys. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A boy learns what it means to give and receive love in this beautifully refreshed edition of Lottery Rose from Newbery Award–winning author Irene Hunt.Georgie Burgess doesnt talk about the abuse that he receives from his mother and her boyfriend. Even though hes constantly getting into trouble at school, he continues to hide his hurt, refusing to tell anyone what life is like at home. Instead, he finds escape between the pages of books depicting beautiful gardens and flowers. When Georgie wins a small rosebush in a supermarket lottery, he gives it all the love and caring hes never had. Soon after, his life begins to change when child services remove him from his mothers care and look for a new, safe home for him. But all the while, Georgie still needs to find a home for his rosebush, and through the people he meets, he slowly learns what it means to be loved and accepted. Author Biography Irene Hunt was the author of many distinguished books for young readers. Her first novel, Across Five Aprils, was a Newbery Award Honor book and received a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award. Her second novel, Up a Road Slowly, was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1966. Ms. Hunt was born in southern Illinois and received degrees from the University of Illinois and the University of Colorado. For many years she taught in the public schools of northern Illinois, and later taught psychology at the University of South Dakota. She died in 2001. Details ISBN1534478477 Author Irene Hunt Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1534478477 ISBN-13 9781534478473 Format Hardcover Pages 224 Publisher Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2021-03-23 US Release Date 2021-03-23 UK Release Date 2021-03-23 AU Release Date 2021-04-30 Edition Description Reissue Publication Date 2021-03-23 Alternative 9781534478480 DEWEY FIC Illustrations f-c jacket--sfx: spot uv Audience Children / Juvenile Imprint Margaret K McElderry Books We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137581465;

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