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
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."