Joan Bauer
Hardcover | Pages: 250 pages Rating: 4.03 | 8789 Users | 990 Reviews
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| ISBN: | 0670012823 (ISBN13: 9780670012824) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School Book (2012), Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee for 6-8 (2012), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2013), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2012), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2014) |
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A novel full of heart, humor, and charm from Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer!
When twelve-year-old Foster and her mother land in the tiny town of Culpepper, they don't know what to expect. But folks quickly warm to the woman with the great voice and the girl who can bake like nobody's business. Soon Foster - who dreams of having her own cooking show one day - lands herself a gig baking for the local coffee shop, and gets herself some much-needed help in overcoming her biggest challenge - learning to read . . . just as Foster and Mama start to feel at ease, their past catches up to them. Thanks to the folks in Culpepper, though Foster and her mama find the strength to put their troubles behind them for good.
When twelve-year-old Foster and her mother land in the tiny town of Culpepper, they don't know what to expect. But folks quickly warm to the woman with the great voice and the girl who can bake like nobody's business. Soon Foster - who dreams of having her own cooking show one day - lands herself a gig baking for the local coffee shop, and gets herself some much-needed help in overcoming her biggest challenge - learning to read . . . just as Foster and Mama start to feel at ease, their past catches up to them. Thanks to the folks in Culpepper, though Foster and her mama find the strength to put their troubles behind them for good.
Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1/5/2012 Pages: 272 Reading Level: Age 10 and Up
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| Title | : | Close to Famous |
| Author | : | Joan Bauer |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 250 pages |
| Published | : | February 3rd 2011 by Viking Books for Young Readers (first published February 1st 2011) |
| Categories | : | Realistic Fiction. Young Adult. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Contemporary |
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Ratings: 4.03 From 8789 Users | 990 ReviewsCrit Out Of Books Close to Famous
This is one of the best Young Adult books I have ever read. It is about a little girl, Foster and her mother. They move to a different town when Foster's mom's boyfriend starts getting abusive. At first, Foster hates the new town, but then makes friends and never wants to leave. When I picked it up, I couldn't put it down! I loved Foster's character. She was very sassy and very grown up for how old she is. This book made me cry and made me laugh. It made me cry when she would talk about her dadI am in love with this book. I picked it up at 8 am and finished it at 2 pm the same day. Something about it from the beginning I just loved it. First, the tone of the book is very uplifting. Foster is going through a lot in her life but the way the book is written gives it a positive spin. I love that this book is realistic. Children everywhere are part of families that experience abuse and Foster has her own way of dealing with things. The overarching idea of her baking is what makes this book
3.5 stars.A very heartfelt middle grade novel.Foster is unlike any twelve-year-old youve ever met. Although she lives in a small town, she has the big dream of one day having her own cooking reality show. She is dedicated, determined and hopeful. Even when times are hard, such as when her mama is the victim of domestic violence, Foster keeps her head on her shoulders. She has to be strong for her mama and for herself. Her daddy died at war, so she knows he wont save them from the evil Elvis
This charming book would be a great prequel for tweens who haven't read Hope was Here or Bauer's more serious novels yet. This shorter, sweeter, Bauer novel deals with learning disabilities, a young girl's journey to independence and self-assurance, and the wonderful world of cupcakes.
3/75 starsA sweet story, as to be expected from Joan Bauer. I love her books because they talk about kids who might not have had the best life, but are still trying their best to best the best versions of themselves. These are books I want my daughters to read because I know they will have positive effects on my girls.
Bauer specializes in feisty female teens who have tough challenges and manage to get through them. In this one, Foster can't read, even though she has "passed" sixth grade. Her Mom is a singer, living with a guy who is an Elvis impersonator and claims he can make her mother famous. He also is abusive, both physically with her Mom and verbally with Foster. After he hit her Mom in the eye, they ran for it. They end up in a small town and grow to like a lot of the people there. Even Miss Charleena
This was cute, light and fluffy.
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