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A House Like a Lotus
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4 out of 5
Based on 1,377 Ratings and 109 Reviews

Book Description
"Seventeen-year-old Polly can accept her dying patron's lesbianism until Max, overcome by pain and alcohol, attempts to seduce her. While on a working trip to Greece and Cyprus, previously arranged by Max, Polly learns what forgiveness and love really are. Polly is a remarkable heroine." --Children's Book Review Service

"Compelling." --Starred, Booklist
Book Information
PublisherFarrar Straus & Giroux
BindingHardcover (10 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages320
ISBN-100374333858
ISBN-13978-0374333850
Publication Date11/01/1984
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About Madeleine L'Engle (Author) : Madeleine L'Engle (born November 29, 1918 died September 2007) is an American writer best known for her children's books, particularly the Newbery Medal-winning A Wrinkle in Time and its sequels A Win... more
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