The House That Lou Built
The House That Lou Built by Mae Respicio is a reprint edition published by Random House Children’s Books on July 9, 2019. This 240-page book presents a coming-of-age story centered around Lou Bulosan-Nelson, who embarks on an ambitious summer project to build her own tiny house. Living with her mother in her grandmother’s home, Lou seeks a personal space away from her lively extended Filipino family. As she navigates the challenges of construction and the complexities of family dynamics, she discovers the true meaning of home.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of culture, family, forgiveness, and friendship. Lou’s journey is marked by her passion for woodshop and her determination to save the land she inherited from her late father. With the support of friends and relatives, she learns valuable lessons about resilience and the importance of community. This edition is presented in English and is suitable for those interested in juvenile fiction that highlights the intersection of technology and personal growth.
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“If this book were a house, the rooms would be filled with warmth, family, and friendship.” –Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Medal winner Hello, Universe; The Land of Forgotten Girls; and Blackbird Fly
A coming-of-age story that explores culture and family, forgiveness and friendship, and what makes a true home. Perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Joan Bauer.
Lou Bulosan-Nelson has the ultimate summer DIY project. She’s going to build her own “tiny house,” 100 square feet all her own. She shares a room with her mom in her grandmother’s house, and longs for a place where she can escape her crazy but lovable extended Filipino family. Lou enjoys her woodshop class and creating projects, and she plans to build the house on land she inherited from her dad, who died before she was born. But then she finds out that the land may not be hers for much longer.
Lou discovers it’s not easy to save her land, or to build a house. But she won’t give up; with the help of friends and relatives, her dream begins to take shape, and she learns the deeper meaning of home and family.
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“Equal parts girl-heart, muscle and know-how for today’s reader. Endearing to the end.” –Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery-Honor-and-Coretta-Scott King -Award-winning author of the National Book Award Finalist Clayton Byrd Goes Underground
“Warm, funny and affirming. As we get to know Lou, her extended Filipino family, and friends, the door opens into her life and, ultimately, her home.” –Lisa Yee, author of the Millicent Min trilogy, The Kidney Hypothetical, the DC Super Hero Girls series, and other books
“There couldn’t be a hero more determined, resourceful or lovable than Lucinda Bulosan-Nelson. Her big dream of a tiny house is irresistible.” –Tricia Springstubb, author of Every Single Second, What Happened on Fox Street, Moonpenny Island, and the Cody series
“I fell in love with Lou and her wonderful extended family. This story may be about a tiny house, but it has an enormous heart.” –Kate Messner, author of The Exact Location of Home
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