As always from Bauer, this novel is full of humor, starring a strong and idealistic protagonist, packed with funny lines, and peopled with interesting and quirky characters. Hope's story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students.'- VOYA 'Another entry in Bauer's growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling. The main lesson of this book is no matter what challenges come in your way, you can always push through them and succeed. Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle.'- School Library Journal, starred review 'Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties. In the novel Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer, the main character, Hope, has faced this challenge many times in her life, as she is constantly moving around. * 'When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself. Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times.

And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.'s campaign-particularly his visions for the future. Joan Bauers beloved Newbery Honor book-now with a great new look for middle grade readers When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet-in fact, he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. A Newbery Honor Book Joan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book-now with a great new look for middle grade readers! When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect.

Hope was here by joan bauer