Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer will be at the downtown Fairfield UNIVERSITY Bookstore, 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 (203) 255-7756 on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 2:00pm-3:30pm to launch her new novel ALMOST HOME.
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.
"Sugar's anger, fear, humility, and resolve are portrayed with insight and compassion." (Publishers Weekly, August 6, 2012)
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ALMOST HOME is perfect for ages 10 and up and grades 5 and up.
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. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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Ms Bauer will read from her new novel ALMOST HOME and sign copies. Event is free and open to the public.
