Full of humor, heart, and baseball lore,Soaris Joan Bauer at her best.
Joan Bauer is the author of thirteen 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.”
Joan Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at
www.joanbauer.com.
Joan Bauer is the author of thirteen 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." Joan Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at www.joanbauer.com.
Praise for Soar:
★ "Jeremiah's voice is perfect: plucky, vulnerable, pragmatic,
smart, and immensely endearing. Bauer masterfully manages the
various plotlines. . . An outstanding, tender exploration of
courage and the true nature of heroism and, for good measure, a
fine homage to America's game, as well." —Kirkus, starred
review
★ "Bauer’s latest feel-good novel is distinguished by a
largehearted warmth, its able characterizations, a page-turning
plot, and winning humor." —Booklist, starred review
★ "Joan Bauer is a superb author who knows how to get readers to
care about her characters . . . This book is perfect for middle
school students and would make a great read-aloud." —School
Library Connection, starred review
"Sports, friendship, tragedy, and a love connection are all wrapped
up in one heartwarming, page-turning story. . . This
coming-of-age tale features a boy who is courageous and witty;
readers—baseball fans or otherwise—will cheer on Jeremiah and this
team. The latest middle grade novel from this award-winning author
is triumphant and moving." —School Library Journal
"Jeremiah's enthusiasm for baseball is infectious, and he plays a
major role in rebuilding and coaching a team at the middle school
while lifting the sagging spirits of community members. . . Readers
will feel that Jeremiah's victories are well earned and
deserved." —Publishers Weekly
"This is not the predictable baseball-as-metaphor-for-life offering
it seems but rather a character study in resilience and a tender
evocation of a father-son relationship. 'Tender,' however, is not
code for 'slow' or 'dull'; Jeremiah is a wry and witty narrator,
and his take-charge (but sensible) approach to life impels the
story along at a brisk clip." —BCCB
Praise for Joan Bauer's Tell Me:
"Bauer establishes a multi-faceted plot combining crime drama with
a modern coming of age story. Anna’s voice rings clear through
first-person narration, allowing readers to sing, cry, and smell
the flowers along with the protagonist. Short chapters and
smart dialogue keep the pace moving. Ultimately, Bauer twists
the widespread divorce issue into a lesson on empathy, inviting
readers to keep their minds and eyes alert to worlds other than
their own." —School Library Journal
"In this novel filled with comedy and drama. . . Bauer skillfully
weaves subplots together as Rosemont citizens (and Anna's parents)
rise to the challenge of solving the mystery." —Publishers
Weekly
"There are numerous, valuable messages for readers here: pay
attention, trust your instincts, and speak up; sometimes being
brave is about small, uncertain steps that we take; and helping
others helps us, too. Humor and hope are balanced throughout,
making this a good recommendation for those who prefer a serious
topic treated with a less heavy hand and a happy ending." —VOYA
"Bauer manages the difficult feat of folding the topic of human
trafficking into a middle-grade novel about daily-life family and
peer struggles; in fact, Anna’s conviction that the missing girl
matters is part and parcel of her character throughout, as she
similarly commits whole-heartedly to her acting efforts and beloved
friends. . . Readers will appreciate the story for Bauer’s classic
and relatable heroine who pursues her goal through adversity."
—BCCB
"Bauer has done an exceptional job of informing young readers about
human trafficking without being heavy-handed or speaking down to
her audience." —LMC
Close to Famous: Winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book
Award, Christopher Award, Judy Lopez Memorial Prize, An Amazon
Top Ten Middle Grade Book, a YALSA/ALA Best
Fiction for Young Adults pick; Hope Was
Here: Newbery Honor Book, Christopher Award, ALA Notable
Book; Rules of the Road: Los Angeles Times Book Prize,
Golden Kite Award, ALA Notable Book, Best Book for Young Adults.
Praise for Soar "Jeremiah's voice is perfect: plucky, vulnerable, pragmatic, smart, and immensely endearing. Bauer masterfully manages the various plotlines. . . An outstanding, tender exploration of courage and the true nature of heroism and, for good measure, a fine homage to America's game, as well." --Kirkus, starred review "Bauer's latest feel-good novel is distinguished by a largehearted warmth, its able characterizations, a page-turning plot, and winning humor." --Booklist, starred review "Joan Bauer is a superb author who knows how to get readers to care about her characters . . . This book is perfect for middle school students and would make a great read-aloud." --School Library Connection, starred review "Sports, friendship, tragedy, and a love connection are all wrapped up in one heartwarming, page-turning story. . . This coming-of-age tale features a boy who is courageous and witty; readers--baseball fans or otherwise--will cheer on Jeremiah and this team. The latest middle grade novel from this award-winning author is triumphant and moving." --School Library Journal "Jeremiah's enthusiasm for baseball is infectious, and he plays a major role in rebuilding and coaching a team at the middle school while lifting the sagging spirits of community members. . . Readers will feel that Jeremiah's victories are well earned and deserved." --Publishers Weekly "This is not the predictable baseball-as-metaphor-for-life offering it seems but rather a character study in resilience and a tender evocation of a father-son relationship. 'Tender, ' however, is not code for 'slow' or 'dull'; Jeremiah is a wry and witty narrator, and his take-charge (but sensible) approach to life impels the story along at a brisk clip." --BCCB Praise for Joan Bauer's Tell Me "Bauer establishes a multi-faceted plot combining crime drama with a modern coming of age story. Anna's voice rings clear through first-person narration, allowing readers to sing, cry, and smell the flowers along with the protagonist. Short chapters and smart dialogue keep the pace moving. Ultimately, Bauer twists the widespread divorce issue into a lesson on empathy, inviting readers to keep their minds and eyes alert to worlds other than their own." --School Library Journal "In this novel filled with comedy and drama. . . Bauer skillfully weaves subplots together as Rosemont citizens (and Anna's parents) rise to the challenge of solving the mystery." --Publishers Weekly "There are numerous, valuable messages for readers here: pay attention, trust your instincts, and speak up; sometimes being brave is about small, uncertain steps that we take; and helping others helps us, too. Humor and hope are balanced throughout, making this a good recommendation for those who prefer a serious topic treated with a less heavy hand and a happy ending." --VOYA "Bauer manages the difficult feat of folding the topic of human trafficking into a middle-grade novel about daily-life family and peer struggles; in fact, Anna's conviction that the missing girl matters is part and parcel of her character throughout, as she similarly commits whole-heartedly to her acting efforts and beloved friends. . . Readers will appreciate the story for Bauer's classic and relatable heroine who pursues her goal through adversity." --BCCB "Bauer has done an exceptional job of informing young readers about human trafficking without being heavy-handed or speaking down to her audience." --LMC Close to Famous Winner of the ALA Schneider Family Book Award, Christopher Award, Judy Lopez Memorial Prize, An Amazon Top Ten Middle Grade Book, a YALSA/ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults pick; Hope Was Here Newbery Honor Book, Christopher Award, ALA Notable Book; Rules of the Road Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Golden Kite Award, ALA Notable Book, Best Book for Young Adults.
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