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Hope Was Here

By: Joan Bauer
Narrated by: Jenna Lamia
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Hope's used to thinking on her feet - she hasn't become a terrific waitress by accident. But when she and her aunt Addie move from New York City to a small town in Wisconsin to run the Welcome Stairways Diner, she isn't sure she'll fit in.

Luckily, she doesn't have much time to dwell on it, what with life at the diner and her new home's upcoming election. G. T., the owner of Welcome Stairways, has decided to run for mayor, and no one in town knows what to think. After all, G. T. has leukemia. And his opponent is the current mayor, who hasn't lost an election yet. Some think G. T. is crazy, but Hope sees the goodness and power in him. Will everyone else see it too?

©2003 Joan Bauer (P)2008 Random House, Inc. Literature & Fiction
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I hated for this story to end. I loved the characters. I wanted to hear about the next chapter in their lives.

Love the characters

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I loved listening to this book it makes it so much easier for a book report!!

Amazing

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How can a fun, easy to read book contain such wisdom and depth? This is a great book from beginning to end. The characters are real and memorable. I have never read any of Joan Bauers’ works before, but I’m going to order another one today!

A fun, deep book.

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Loved every minute of listening. I didn't want it to end. Jenna Lamia is my all-time favorite narrator.

Wonderful inspiring story

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I needed to read this book for school and it helped me save time and really picture the story.

Great

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how the author describes all the food, and builds out Hopes character. So good. Glad I read it.

just a short, great story that is full of Hope.

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The narrator's voice does the book justice and left me wanting to hear more. Thank you!

Excellent

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Very interesting and inspirational story. It was not hard to follow. Did a book report for school and got an A.

Best book ever

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I did not struggle to finish this book because it was amazing to the z it was sad and funny at the same time ohh I love it!

I really really liked this book it was amazing

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dumbstruck...
the story alone is a masterpiece, filled with raw emotion, real life challenges, useful tips & lots of humor
the narrator does the story justice- excellent!

excellent!

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