Ivy doesn't want to be a lawyer. Who cares? Well, her father, for starters, who expects his daughter to take up the Breedlove family profession with dedication and enthusiasm. But Ivy wants to be a historian, a vocation that's getting quite a workout as she prepares a family history in honor of her beloved great-aunt Tib's eightieth birthday. This undertaking takes Ivy on a great journey, as she hikes into the wilds of the Adirondacks to find her reclusive aunt Jo -- and her own destiny.
Praise for Backwater...
"Bauer's characters crackle with eccentricity and exhibit glimmers of intense emotion."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for Almost Home by Joan Bauer
"Sugar's voice is convincing, both as storyteller and young writer; her natural good humor shines through what could be a sad story indeed. Quirky supporting characters—both human and dog—add to its appeal. Sugar...will win readers hearts." —Kirkus, starred review
"Sure to inspire..." —Library Media Connection, starred review
Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and theL.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which alsoreceived the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers.
Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at www.joanbauer.com.
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Ivy doesn't want to be a lawyer. Who cares? Well, her father, for starters, who expects his daughter to take up the Breedlove family profession with dedication and enthusiasm. But Ivy wants to be a historian, a vocation that's getting quite a workout as she prepares a family history in honor of her beloved great-aunt Tib's eightieth birthday. This undertaking takes Ivy on a great journey, as she hikes into the wilds of the Adirondacks to find her reclusive aunt Jo -- and her own destiny.
Praise
Praise for Backwater...
"Bauer's characters crackle with eccentricity and exhibit glimmers of intense emotion."--Publishers Weekly
Praise for Almost Home by Joan Bauer
"Sugar's voice is convincing, both as storyteller and young writer; her natural good humor shines through what could be a sad story indeed. Quirky supporting characters—both human and dog—add to its appeal. Sugar...will win readers hearts." —Kirkus, starred review
"Sure to inspire..." —Library Media Connection, starred review
Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and theL.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which alsoreceived the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers.
Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her at www.joanbauer.com.
View titles by Joan Bauer
