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. 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. “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. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. Imagine having a personal cupidan actual winged beingpop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true.

So is Max and so is this book.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. From the Newbery Honor author of Hope Was Here, Thwonk is a delightful story overflowing with funny, stylish writing.

I hung my head - Peter Terris wouldnt cross the street to buy me a Twinkie.

Thats what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. Several women in the store jabbed their husbands on hearing this. 'This laugh-out-loud story is a delight.Ellie proves herself an all-around winner. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. 'When it comes to creating strong, idependent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself.' - SLJ, starred review, on Hope Was Here Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers, 14. 'Rich with engaging characters, a light love interest, and dramatic tension in a well-paced plot, this is another great read from Bauer.' - SLJ, on Backwater Bauer's best yet.' - SLJ, starred review, on Rules of the Road 'Full of fabulous and somewhat flamoyant characters, witty dialogue and memorable scenes. More praise for Newbery Honor author and New York Times best-seller Joan Bauer.

'Bauer's forcefully funny writing remains stylish from start to finish.' - BCCB, on Thwonk 'Bauer's buoyant narrative will elicit chuckles as it delivers its message (thwonk!) with the accuracy of a well-aimed arrow from Cupid.' - Publisher's Weekly Editions for Thwonk: 0440911346 (Paperback published in 1996), 0142404292 (Paperback published in 2005), 8804461462 (Paperback published in 1999), 039923.

Thwonk by joan bauer