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Almost Home

By: Joan Bauer
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley
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Publisher's summary

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart.

When 12-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.

©2017 Joan Bauer (P)2017 Listening Library
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Great book

I loved the story of the book and how the ups and downs were somewhat exciting like for example when Mr.Leeland was going crazy at the end

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The Strength to Keep Going

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I enjoy reading books with a child’s voice from a child’s innocent point of view. And a little dog named Shush becomes the young protagonist’s loving companion when her “normal” existence crumbles down around her.

I wish I could have read King Cole’s book with those wise sayings he learned during his life.

This is a story filled with “sweetness,” and Sugar May Cole is a darling!

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It was the best

I love it it felt like a warm feeling it’s unbelievable of a book!!!! Love it❤️❤️

Lauren ❤️

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love this💗

I absolutely loved this story and I will start to check out more of the books from this author. My fav part was when Reba stood on Mr. Leland I wanted her to do that the whole book.. yours very truly Olivia

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it made me happy,sad, now that is something

loved it and narrator was a great one I loved how the people word have different vocices too this book will be my favorite book

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It was so cute and very sad when Merlin the dog died

I give it 10 out of 10. And would recommend giving it to a friend

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Very Good Book!

This was an amazing book to listen to but the whole time I was listening to it I was crying. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good book.

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