![]() ![]() As always from Bauer, this novel is full of humor, starring a strong and idealistic protagonist, packed with funny lines, and peopled with interesting and quirky characters. “Another entry in Bauer’s growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling. Hope’s story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students.”- VOYA Editions for Rules of the Road: 0552550361 (Paperback published in 2005), 014240425X (Paperback published in 2005), 0698118286 (Paperback published in 20. “Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties. Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle.”- School Library Journal, starred review ![]() * “When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself. even Hope herself.įilled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times. And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.'s campaign-particularly his visions for the future. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet-in fact, he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. Joan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book-now with a great new look for middle grade readers! ![]()
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