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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) |
Joan Bauer
Hardcover | Pages: 250 pages Rating: 4.03 | 8789 Users | 990 Reviews
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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.
Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1/5/2012 Pages: 272 Reading Level: Age 10 and Up Define Epithetical Books Close to Famous
Title | : | Close to Famous |
Author | : | Joan Bauer |
Book Format | : | Hardcover |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary 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 ReviewsComment On Epithetical Books Close to Famous
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.I've really loved a lot of Bauer's other novels ("Rules of the Road", "Hope Was Here"). I've been excited to share them with students and have always looked forward to her new books. I was disappointed by this book, though. It may be because the book was written for a younger audience--upper elementary instead of middle/early high school--but I felt that Bauer barreled through events and character development, paying them lip service without getting into anything resembling the depth she usually
Ok so I'm pretty much a self-proclaimed cupcake addict. I mean come on, who doesn't love cupcakes? Don't answer that because I probably wouldn't get along with someone who can't fathom the sweet goodness of cupcakes. So why the rant about cupcakes? Because my sister is baking something delectable and my mouth is watering, but mostly because the cover has finger-lickin' good cupcakes.Confession:So that wasn't the only reason why I read this. I've been a long time follower of Bauer's work, and I
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.
My favourite character is called foster because she is a enthusiastic cooker and baker. Her dream is to have her own cooking T.V show and to be very famous just like her idol Sonny kroll. She first was living in Memphis then they moved into a tiny town called Culpepper. Her mother also has a dream. Her big dream was to be a headliner instead of a back up singer.Foster likes to bake and she always bakes cupcakes and sell them to earn money. Also she works at Miss Charleena's with Macon and Foster
Lovely tale of perseverance! Kids who are challenged by learning how to read will be able to relate this. Strong women in this book, too. Love that.
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