{"product_id":"hope-was-here-9780142404249","title":"Hope Was Here","description":"\u003cb\u003eA Newbery Honor Book\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book--now with a great new look for middle grade readers  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. 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. 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. After all, as G.T. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times . . . even Hope herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself ... Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle s].\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties ... Hope's story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students.\"--\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Another entry in Bauer's growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling ... 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.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-20816\"\u003eJoan Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Puffin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780142404249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0142404241\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF022000\"\u003eGirls \u0026amp; Women\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF018000\"\u003eFamily | General (see also headings under Social Themes)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAF\"\u003eYoung Adult Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAF058150\"\u003eSocial Themes | New Experience\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoan Bauer has won critical acclaim for her many books, which include \u003ci\u003eRules of the Road\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize, \u003ci\u003eClose to Famous\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePeeled\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701258064109,"sku":"9780142404249","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_f077d533-9c72-40bb-b533-5cc63c645371.jpg?v=1649946858","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/hope-was-here-9780142404249","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}