by Joan Bauer
A sweet, heartwarming book.
One of the issues covered in this book that spoke to me the most was how Foster dealt with her dyslexia. As a middle school teacher I have some experience working with dyslectic students. Most have been identified, provided services at the elementary level, and have learned to cope with this disor...
Close to Famous is the story of Foster McFee. She lived with her mom in Memphis, until the mother's angry ex-boyfriend comes in the middle of the night and attacks Mrs. McFee. So Foster and her mom flee to the small town of Culpepper. Meanwhile, Foster forges on with her dream of becoming a profess...
I'm a longtime fan of Bauer's, but this wasn't my favorite. I liked how Foster wasn't a good student, and books that center around baking cupcakes are just plain fun. Good cover, too.However, it felt too similar to her other works, and also had some interesting similarities to "Okay for Now" by Gary...
I love Joan Bauer. Another fine addition to her already fantastic bibliography.
I read the Advanced Reader's Copy so some things might have changed in the final publication. The one thing I do hope changed (aside from some typos and misspellings here and there) is the cupcake showdown with the escaped convict; it was a little confusing as well as lackluster. That part, as it is...
Loved it!!!! Reminded me of "Hope is Here." Foster is a master baker whose dream is to be the first kid on The Food Network. She learned how to cook as self defense from her mom's cooking, wonderful singer horrible cook. When they leave Memphis with Foster's mom sporting a black eye, they end up i...
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