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. “Another entry in Bauer’s growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling. Hope’s story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students.”- VOYA “Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties. The characters, though they struggle at times, commit to their jobs, to each other, and to the community. Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer Chapter One Auditory Allusions 366 subscribers Subscribe 1.8K views 1 year ago Meet hope (This book is really really good by the way. Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle.”- School Library Journal, starred review Commitment and the battle between good and evil are recurring themes in the story. Start a free 30-day trial today and get your first audiobook. * “When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself. Listen to Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer available from Rakuten Kobo. even Hope herself.įilled 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.

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. When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. Joan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book-now with a great new look for middle grade readers!

Hope was here by joan bauer