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A Newbery Honor Book Food is in 16-year-old Hope’s blood. With her Aunt Addie, diner cook extraordinaire, she travels the States and hones her waitressing skills, impressing hungry people everywhere. But following the tides of comfort food dining means Hope never gets to stay in one place very long, and that's tough. The latest move threatens to be the hardest yet, leaving the excitement of New York City to run a diner in rural Wisconsin. Hope doesn't expect to feel at home there, just as she doesn’t expect to get caught up in town politics. But her occupation has taught her to read people, and instinct tells her to trust G.T. Stoop, the straight-shooting owner of the Welcome Stairways Diner, whose leukemia makes his entry into a heated mayoral race a surprise to everyone. What follows—as Hope meets politics, corruption, and her past head-on—is at the heart of this memorable, laugh-out-loud story about honor, trust, and serving up your very best.
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"I liked this book, just as I like all of Joan Bauer's books, but it does kind of bug me that all of her main characters have found their true life callings by the age of 17. But this book is a poignant book, and I did like it."
— Melanie (4 out of 5 stars)
Hope Was Here Listener Reviews
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" What an uplifting story. "
— Mrs., 2/11/2014 -
" Good book. I like the story and it was fun to read. However a bit predictable, "
— Lindsay, 2/9/2014 -
" I've picked up a series of Newbery Honor and medal winning books that I didn't really even like very much but this one was great. I loved the character of Hope and I enjoyed her journey. Great YA novel. "
— Marion, 2/3/2014 -
" By an author who does not get the recognition she deserves. "
— Connie, 1/23/2014 -
" I do not like how the book ended quickly as in advancing 2 years in two pages. "
— Connor, 1/15/2014 -
" This is my favorite book by Joan Bauer. "
— Vartika, 1/12/2014 -
" I thought this book was really good and I would've never had read it without the assistant teacher, Mrs. Dolin. THANK YOU MRS. DOLIN! It was really good and I recommend you read it. "
— Melodi, 12/31/2013 -
" This book is really good. I like how she takes care of her customers "
— Helen, 12/19/2013 -
" This is a great book! It's about a girl who travels from place to place being a waitress. M. "
— Horace, 12/9/2013 -
" This is very possibly one of the most moving books in the entire world. "
— Ilana, 12/3/2013 -
" Great YA book. nice message about being involved in politics as well as making the most of each day of your life, despite trials. "
— Gregandemy, 12/2/2013 -
" Very good. I really like this author. She always has a really good message in all her books. "
— Shayna, 10/14/2012 -
" Hope was Here is an inspiring book of a young girl who finds answers to her struggles, especially about her Dad "
— Sallie, 7/31/2012 -
" A very nice book. A comforting read in a lot ways. "
— Lia, 5/24/2012 -
" Perfectly fine, but way too sweet and sugary for my tastes. I didn't really get into any of the characters but Hope herself so it just felt flat. "
— Michelle, 12/9/2011 -
" Sad but uplifting. "
— Jessica, 8/13/2011 -
" Relating the political scene to waitressing both professions make me nervous, but Weeks intertwines them into a full course meal leaving me satisfied and hopeful for the future! "
— Ronna, 4/27/2011 -
" Sweet story. I listened to this on audio over an extended period of time. Might have gotten more attached to the characters if I'd read it. "
— Leslie, 10/11/2009 -
" I loved the book. It was really interesting to read. I think the ending was really sad though. "
— Alana, 3/31/2009 -
" An excellent read for young teenagers -- especially during an election year -- and for any who lacks real parents. Readers will learn what honest, unselfish people of all ages can accomplish in politics and to appreciate substitute parents. "
— Larsen, 3/17/2009
About Joan Bauer
Joan Bauer is the author of a dozen novels for young readers, among them the Newbery Honor Book Hope Was Here and the Los Angeles Times Prize winner Rules of the Road. She has also twice received the Christopher Award, as well as the Schneider Family Book Award and the Golden Kite Award.
About Jenna Lamia
January LaVoy, winner of numerous awards for narration, was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. She is an American actress best known for her character Noelle Ortiz on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live. In addition to working extensively in narration and television, including roles on Law & Order and All My Children, she has worked on and off Broadway as well as in regional theater.