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The Lottery Rose (Unabridged)
 
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The Lottery Rose (Unabridged) [Audio Download]

by Irene Hunt (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 4 hours and 39 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Recorded Books
  • Audible Release Date: 27 Oct 2008
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B002SQ0UJA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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Georgie Burgess has known only neglect and abuse during his seven and a half years of life. His alcoholic mother does little to prevent the bruises and scars inflicted on Georgie by her brutal boyfriend. With each blow, the little boy withdraws further into his dreams. When he wins a small rose bush in a lottery, it seems as if one of his dreams has finally come true. But after a particularly savage beating, he is taken from his mother and placed in a home for boys. Surrounded by strangers, and with the rosebush as his only link to the world, both the boy and his treasured plant must learn how to grow and thrive. Irene Hunt has written many books for young people; she has won both a Newbery Honor and a Newbery Medal for her work. Drawing on her professional background in psychology, she creates a heartwarming tale of emerging trust and hope in The Lottery Rose.
©1976 Irene Hunt; (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
I remember feeling very bummed out one day when I was very young. My mother suggested I go with her to the book store and choose something to read. We picked out this particular book together. When I got home, I sat on the floor in my room and didn't come out until I had finished it. I was so grateful to my mother for taking me along that day! I stopped feeling sorry for myself after reading all the horrible things Georgie had gone through. I am so glad that book has been a part of my life. I am 28 years old now and my copy of the book has fallen apart over these many years. Thanks Goodness for amazon! and Thank God for Irene Hunt!
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
Irene Hunt does a superb job of telling the moving story of seven-year-old Georgie Burgess, who was abused and neglected by his mother and her boyfriend. As a result of this abuse, Georgie withdrew from his classmates. Later, Georgie won a rose bush in a grocery store lottery. The rose bush was Georgie's only friend until he was placed in a Catholic boys home. At the home Georgie found the friendships and the love that he did not have. Recommended for readers age twelve and up.
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The Best 4 Mar 1999
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Format:Mass Market Paperback
We are are reading this book in our lit and lang class. it is the best it reflects the real life situations of kids it also tells a good moral. it also talks about life. i recommend this to anyone and everyone.
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Excellent Work!
This was one of the most touching and exciting stories I have ever read. I never put it down once I read it, and I read it in a few hours. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 1999
TOO SAD
The Lottery Rose was too depressing. Georgie, Robin, and everything that happened in the book made me collapse in tears. I would not recommend it to anyone under age twenty.
Published on 31 Jan 1999
My review is about the book Lottery Rose.
I think the book the lottery rose is fantastic. I am in the eighth and I just finished the book. It was great I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 1998
This is one of the best books I've ever read!!!
The book the Lottery Rose, written by Irene Hunt is a deeply touching and gripping story about a 7 year old boy named Georgie who is abused by his mother Rennie and her boyfriend,... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1998
Lottery Rose is a touching book for young adults.
The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt is a beautifully written book which shows the character development of a young boy, who through the events of the novel, finds a way to overcome the... Read more
Published on 29 May 1998
This is a GREAT book!!!
I loved this book! It tells of an abused little boy who comes to love his rosebush that he won. I was so happy when Georgie was taken to the boys home. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 1998
I couldn't put down this book without crying...
This book was a wonderful and heart warming.
Anyone who reads this book probably can't put
down this book without finishing it with tears. Read more
Published on 23 Aug 1997
I would recommend this book to people ages 10 and up ONLY.
I think The Lottery Rose by Irene Hunt was a great book but I don't think young children should read it. It has a great deal of violence in it. Read more
Published on 11 Jan 1997
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