![]() ![]() Agent: George Nicholson, Sterling Lord Literistic. Bauer also brings moments of levity and hopefulness to the story, which she peppers with a cast of thoughtfully crafted personalities. Sugar’s anger, fear, humility, and resolve are portrayed with insight and compassion. ![]() ![]() Bauer (Close to Famous) explores a timely issue through the eyes of a resilient girl-the kind of heroine so familiar to Bauer’s fans. It was bad enough not having a boyfriend for New Year's Eve. Laurel Leaf Library, 4.5 (224pp) ISBN 978-0-4 An honest-to-goodness cupid turns A.J.s life upside-down. I was dateless, as usual, deep in the vice grip of unrequited love. She relies on her poetry, along with support from a loving foster family and a favorite teacher, when the stress of their circumstances drives Reba to a serious breakdown. Thwonk by Joan Bauer 1,712 ratings, 3.26 average rating, 215 reviews Open Preview Thwonk Quotes Showing 1-18 of 18 It was February sixth: eight days until Valentine's Day. “Before all this happened/ I wasn’t brave like I am now./ I didn’t know I could take care of my mother/ or pee by the side of the road/ and not get my underpants wet,” writes Sugar, a talented poet. But when they lose their house, Sugar must summon additional strength as she and Reba face homelessness. Twelve-year-old Sugar Mae Cole has had to act older than her age ever since her beloved grandfather died, and her father abandoned Sugar and her mother, Reba, yet again. ![]()
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