**NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • Joan Bauer delivers an inspiring tale of resilience, community, and fighting for justice.“When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself.”—School Library Journal, starred review**Eggs over easy. BLT on rye toast. One new life, coming right up.Food is in sixteen-year-old Hope’s blood. With her aunt Addie, diner cook extraordinaire, she’s traveled the States a...

**WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE • From the award-winning author of Hope Was Here comes a heartwarming journey of a young girl striving for a brighter future.“Jubilant, strong, and funny, this is a road trip to remember.”—The Bulletin, starred review**The trip of a lifetime . . .Jenna Boller can sell anybody anything. She’s the best employee at her branch of Gladstone’s Shoes. But her family problems are harder to hand...

**The Newbery Honor award-winning author of Hope Was Here presents the must-read sequel to the beloved novel, Rules of the Road.“[This] winsome book is full of Bauer's trademark folksy wisdom.”—Booklist“When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny characters, Bauer is in a class by herself.”—School Library Journal“Via vivid characterizations, crisp, believable dialogue and some exciting scenarios, Bauer keeps her fans ...

Foster McFee dreams of having her own cooking show like her idol, celebrity chef Sonny Kroll. Macon Dillard's goal is to be a documentary filmmaker. Foster's mother Rayka longs to be a headliner instead of a back-up singer. And Miss Charleena plans a triumphant return to Hollywood. Everyone has a dream, but nobody is even close to famous in the little town of Culpepper. Until some unexpected events shake the town and its inhabitants-and put their big ambitions to the test. Full of humor, u...

**An intrepid high school journalist is determined to uncover a breakthrough story that will prove her talent in this exciting novel from the Newbery Honor award–winning author of Hope Was Here.“A-peeling all around!”—School Library Journal**“Sharp pacing and an intriguing premise . . . sage women, the elements for a budding romance, and plenty of funny moments.”—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewDoes this story have a core...

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heartWhen twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a suppo...

The unofficial town motto is "Nothing bad ever happens in Rosemont" where twelve-year-old Anna has come to stay with her grandmother, Mim, hoping to forget her worries about her parents' troubled marriage. She'll be busy with the town's annual Flower Festival, a celebration with floats and bands that requires weeks of preparations.But before long, Anna finds herself involved in a very big problem. When she observes a girl her own age who seems to be being held against her will, Ann...

Newbery Honor–winner Joan Bauer's newest protagonist always sees the positive side of any situation—and readers will cheer him on!Jeremiah is the world’s biggest baseball fan. He really loves baseball and he knows just about everything there is to know about his favorite sport. So when he’s told he can’t play baseball following an operation on his heart, Jeremiah decides he’ll do the next best thing and become a coach.Hillcrest, where Jeremiah and ...

**Join Ellie Morgan’s hilarious and heartfelt journey from award-winning author of Hope Was Here.“This laugh-out-loud story is a delight. . . . Ellie proves herself an all-around winner. So is Max and so is this book.”—School Library Journal, starred review**Ellie Morgan’s life would be just perfect if Max would just put on about two hundred pounds and if she herself could lose twenty. After all, Max, Ellie’s giant pumpkin, could very well be the next cham...

**Award-winning author of Hope Was Here delivers another heartwarming tale of resilience and growth amidst life’s challenges.“Bauer is a master at finding inspiration in everyday life. She writes with humor, grace, and wisdom.”—Kirkus Reviews**Tree is six foot three-and-a-half inches and still growing. He’s never really fit in at school or on the basketball team. And since his parents’ divorce he doesn’t even fit in at home.To make matters worse, h...

A poignant, hopeful story of a girl and her puppy.Olive Hudson desperately wants a dog. But that doesn't seem to be a possibility right now. Newly orphaned, she's moving in with the half sister she hardly knows and their life is too chaotic to include a dog. But then something wonderful happens: Olive gets a chance to raise Lumie, a guide dog puppy. Discipline. Rules. Lots of hugs. Only the best of the best puppies continue on to become guide dogs, and of course Ol...

**Award-winning author of Hope Was Here delivers another heartwarming tale where a young pool prodigy overcomes challenges with the help of family, friends, and a pet pig.“Micky’s authentic voice draws readers right into the story.”—Kirkus Reviews**Mickey has a dream—pool. After all, pool is in Mickey Vernon’s blood. His family owns the neighborhood pool hall, and his dad was a champion nine-ball player. That’s why Mickey knows that he will win the Junior ...