Best Foot Forward - Hardcover

Bauer, Joan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399234748 ISBN 13: 9780399234743

Publisher: Putnam Pub Group, 2005

Synopsis

Between school and Al-Anon meetings, Jenna Boller helps Mrs. Gladstone cope with escalating problems that result from the merger of Gladstone Shoes with Shoe Warehouse Corporation, while managing a new employee with a shoplifting record.

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Review:

Praise for Best Foot Forward...
"This funny, winsome book is full of Bauer's trademark folksy wisdom..."--Jennifer Hubert, Booklist
Praise forBackwaterby Joan Bauer
"Bauer's characters crackle with eccentricity and exhibit glimmers of intense emotion."--Publishers Weekly
Praise forAlmost Homeby Joan Bauer
"Sugar's voice is convincing, both as storyteller and young writer; her natural good humor shines through what could be a sad story indeed. Quirky supporting characters both human and dog add to its appeal. Sugar...will win readers hearts." Kirkus, starred review
"Sure to inspire..." Library Media Connection, starred revie"

Praise for Best Foot Forward...

"This funny, winsome book is full of Bauer's trademark folksy wisdom..."--Jennifer Hubert, Booklist

Praise for Backwater by Joan Bauer

"Bauer's characters crackle with eccentricity and exhibit glimmers of intense emotion."--Publishers Weekly

Praise for Almost Home by Joan Bauer

"Sugar's voice is convincing, both as storyteller and young writer; her natural good humor shines through what could be a sad story indeed. Quirky supporting characters--both human and dog--add to its appeal. Sugar...will win readers hearts." --Kirkus, starred review

"Sure to inspire..." --Library Media Connection, starred revie

About the Author:

Joan Bauer (www.joanbauer.com.) is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers.

School Library Journal says, "When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny characters, Bauer is in a class by herself."

About this edition

• Publisher: Putnam Pub Group
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0399234748
• ISBN 13: 9780399234743
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 183