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

Almost Home

Joan Bauer

Hardcover | Pages: 240 pages

Rating: 4.24 | 8067 Users | 959 Reviews

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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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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)

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Ratings: 4.24 From 8067 Users | 959 Reviews

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This was a well written book which addresses a lot of life issues. It's a great book for middle school kids to read as it deals with homelessness, alcoholism and drugs - with honesty. The way Sugar feels about her homelessness is very tangible, and the way she overcomes her adversity is uplifting. I appreciated her use of language and poetry and the important role that her teacher played in her life - even when Sugar moved away and attended a different school. There are a lot of touching parts

Decent light read. Predictable story but heartwarming.

Do you like to read heart warming book's? If so this is a prefect book for you ,that will have you running for a box of tissues. This is a realistic fiction and a heart warming story that will touch your heart . *** spoiler alert ***This story takes place in Missouri and Chicago and the reason why it takes place in two different setting is because sugar who is the main character first lived in Missouri in the beginning of the story then sugar became homeless and moved to Chicago to have a fresh

I don't even know where to begin. Almost Home made me laugh, cry, think, laugh, cry and think all over again. It's a fairly lite version of homelessness which suits a middle grade audience but is still poignant for all that. Although I like my poetry a little more sparse and sharp edged I nevertheless want to share some of Sugar's words with you:"I wouldn't dare shout out my dreams because they're too young to be out on their own. ""My mother is in a locked place It's not just a door that locks,

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.

2.5 Summary From Goodreads: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

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