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Original Title:	Almost Home
ISBN:	0670012890 (ISBN13: 9780670012893)
Edition Language:	English
Setting:	Chicago, Illinois(United States)
Literary Awards:	Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2015)

Almost Home

Joan Bauer

Hardcover | Pages: 240 pages

Rating: 4.24 | 8067 Users | 959 Reviews

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Title	:	Almost Home
Author	:	Joan Bauer
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 240 pages
Published	:	September 13th 2012 by Viking Juvenile
Categories	:	Realistic Fiction. Childrens. Middle Grade. Young Adult. Fiction. Animals. Dogs

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Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart

When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.

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Oh. My. God. If there were ever a time NOT to judge a book by its cover, this would be it. I stared at the painfully girly puppy on this book for weeks, dreading what I might find on its pages. It turns out, Almost Home made me cry more than I care to admit, and my heart soared for Sugar Mae Cole, the deserving protagonist. Bauer takes on homelessness and family dysfunction like no other, and I think anyone can see at least a little of themselves in one or two characters. Reba, Sugar's mom, is

A book about homelessness from the veiw point of a 6th grader who unexpectedly find herself in this predicament. Could be paired with: Also Known as Harper, How To Steal A Dog, Waiting For Normal, Dicey's Song, Hound Dog True, and Keeping Safe the Stars. Not finished reading more to come later. I love Sugar's voice and the fact that she uses writing as an escape from her homelessness. Sugar is handed a blow when she and her mother find themselves homeless. Things go from bad to worse quickly as

Don't let the cover full you! There is nothing over the top fluffy about the tale of a spunky, spirited, scared twelve year old whose father is a jerk and whose mother needs the jerk in her life more than needing to provide stability for her daughter.There is nothing soft and fuzzy about a mother who is emotionally, mentally unstable and whose actions lead to homelessness for herself and her daughter.Highly recommended. This is a poignant, honest look at how very strong young children can be

I just finished Blue Ballietts Hold Fast, and have read One for The Murphys by Linda Mullahy Hunt, a favorite last year. This book by Joan Bauer is another treasure about being homeless, so much to share about the feelings and experiences one has that I hadnt thought about. When Sugar, the main character, is told to go out there and set the world on fire, she replies, Yes, maam, I will. but further thoughts reveal more: Every time she said it, I felt a little candle trying to light in my heart.

I thought this was just a fantastic book. There were some parts that kind of made me mad, but the other parts made it worth it to read. I lovvveeeeeee the main character, Sugar, because she is so strong, kind, and tough. She went through so many things that I couldn't even ever imagine. People say they know what it feels like, but you don't unless you have walked in their shoes. That phrase is so very true. I go to that phrase a lot, because you don't know what could be going on. The night

I loved Almost Home. It was just so interesting because I have never even seen a book about homeless girls. Joan Bauer's idea was simply original. My favourite part was when Sugar started going around to people's houses painting their door vibrant colours such as purple, red and orange. Sugar's story is so sad I was almost crying at one point. When all of her and Reba's (her mother) stuff was moved out on to the street by the sheriff when he was taking their house away. When I was reading

This is the moving and powerful story of a young girl with everything stacked against her. Sugar and her mother become homeless as a result of her father's gambling and her mother's enabling behavior. Her father disappears (as usual) and she and her mother move to Chicago following a "promised" job offer. This story proves how hard it is to get back on your feet once you've hit rock bottom. Sugar is put in foster care when her mother is sent to the hospital. Both of them begin the process of