Joan Bauer
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
by Joan Bauer
4.0(19,419)
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
by Joan Bauer
4.0(8,885)
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.
Stand Tall
by Joan Bauer
3.7(1,817)
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.
Almost Home
by Joan Bauer
4.2(8,290)
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.