"A House Like a Lotus" follows the journey of Vicky Austin, a young girl grappling with the complexities of adolescence, relationships, and family dynamics. During her summer at her grandmother's house in Maine, Vicky experiences a transformative time filled with self-discovery and introspection. She grapples with her feelings for friends and romantic interests, particularly as she navigates her evolving identity. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the pursuit of individuality, showcasing Vicky’s growth as she learns to confront her fears and embrace her true self. Through rich imagery and emotional depth, the narrative captures the essence of growing up. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Polly Okeefe .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2016 by Listening Library .

Madeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was the author of many acclaimed books for children.