Almost Home

By Joan Bauer

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142427489
• ISBN13: 9780142427484
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.7"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher

Customer Reviews

Great book!

Wonderful book with an interesting way of laying out the story. Very good book to teach children about homelessness and simply how to be kind to others. Highly recommend!