Almost Home

Written by Joan Bauer

Homeless in Chicago, a girl learns resilience and gratitude amidst life's challenges.

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264 pages· 43,003 words· Est. 6 hour read· 590L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Sugar faces homelessness in Chicago after her grandfather's death and her father's disappearance. With her mother, a rescue dog, and newfound allies, she navigates a world of uncertainty. Can Sugar find stability and hope in a city that offers little? Her journey reveals the power of gratitude and resilience, even when life seems stacked against her. As she embraces poetry and the kindness of strangers, Sugar discovers that while she can't change her circumstances, she can choose her response. Will her spirit and humor be enough to carve out a new beginning?

From the publisher

Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer’s new novel will touch your heart When twelve-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.

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