Almost Home
Sep 2012 · Penguin
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Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart
When 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 supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
When 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 supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
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4.6
109 reviews
Ashton Snow
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March 12, 2015
This book is the best i had to go oylut and buy it. If you want a good book you have to read it. The dog is so cute. This book is so touching it will mekt your heart. I am only a little girl and i think this was thr best book i have read
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Jeung Oh
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July 22, 2016
Amazing details and loving characters, well some of them. But they all matched perfectly with the story and the plot. I recommend it to everyone. I'm trying very hard not to spoil anything.
Gladys Myers
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February 15, 2014
I just finished reading this book friday and I have to say this was a great book. This is the 2nd book I've read by Joan baur after hope was here (hope is my middle name) that I got for my bday. Sugar was so inspiring she was great. I totally recommend this book to anyone who wants great read!
About the author
Joan Bauer has won critical acclaim for her many books, which include the Newbery Honor Book Hope Was Here as well as Rules of the Road, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and Close to Famous, winner of the Schneider Family Book Award, the Christopher Medal, and the Judy Lopez Memorial Prize. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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