{"product_id":"hope-was-here-book-joan-bauer-9780698119512","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\u003eBauer 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\u003eAnother 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","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49951495684369,"sku":"CIN0698119517VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":50136721850641,"sku":"CIN0698119517A","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52105439412497,"sku":"CIN0698119517G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0698119517.jpg?v=1751042464","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-au\/products\/hope-was-here-book-joan-bauer-9780698119512","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}