Close to Famous
3 journalers for this copy...
This was on the OBCZ shelves at Birdie's in Westminster, Maryland. I brought it home to register it before continuing its journey.
Registered in Centreville, Virginia, USA.
Registered in Centreville, Virginia, USA.
Sending as a wishlist RABCK to JennyC1230. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for the RABCK! I really enjoy this author. Thanks for sharing with me!
Book Description:
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 Description:
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.
My Review: This was a great book! I love this author! I read this book in just a few hours. I couldn't put it down. Fabulous!
This book is starting out in Round #1 of Teens VBB (US only). This VBB is open to new participants if you want to join send me a PM.
Journal Entry 6 by JennyC1230 at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA on Monday, May 12, 2014
Released 9 yrs ago (5/13/2014 UTC) at ~~~ ♥ ~~~ A Friend ~~~ ♥ ~~~, -- By post or by hand/ in person -- USA
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Sending to KSloan23 from the Teens Bookbox - VBB (US only).
Sending to KSloan23 from the Teens Bookbox - VBB (US only).
Arrived today. Thanks for sending!