Joan Bauer

4 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Lifestyle

Joan Bauer is an American author known for her young adult fiction that often explores themes of resilience and hope. Her notable works include "Hope Was Here," "Close to Famous," "Almost Home," and "Stand Tall," which feature relatable characters facing various challenges. Bauer's writing has earned her recognition in the literary community, particularly among young readers.

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Books by Joan Bauer

4 books available

Hope Was Here
Joan Bauer
4.0 (19k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A spunky teen chef ignites a small Wisconsin town, stirring up hope and a mayoral campaign with her aunt against a corrupt incumbent, proving that even a diner can be the heart of a revolution.
Close to Famous
Joan Bauer
4.0 (9k) average on GoodreadsLifestyle
In the quirky town of Culpepper, a twelve-year-old baking prodigy and her singing mother find unexpected solace and the courage to confront their past, all while the girl secretly grapples with learning to read.
Almost Home
Joan Bauer
4.2 (8k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Evicted and adrift in Chicago, twelve-year-old Sugar finds an unexpected anchor in a rescue dog, poetry, and her own strong spirit as she navigates homelessness and learns to cultivate gratitude amidst hardship.
Stand Tall
Joan Bauer
3.7 (2k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Twelve-year-old Tree, a towering six-foot-three but internally adrift after his parents' divorce and athletic failures, finds his true strength by helping his amputee Vietnam vet grandfather and a new girl navigate their own challenges.