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Emma Donoghue Helps Kids Deal With Dementia (And Still Has Fun) In 'The Lotterys'

Emma Donoghue tackles a tough topic with light and humor in The Lotterys Plus One, her new kids' book about a boisterous blended family learning to accommodate a difficult grandfather with dementia.
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Readers may remember Emma Donoghue for her blockbuster novel — the one about a happy little boy growing up in horrifying conditions: Born into captivity. Mom abducted. Where was darkness pierced with light, Donoghue's latest — it's actually for young readers — is pretty much all light. Even the idea came out of fun, Donoghue says. "I don't usually make up my books during dinner parties,

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