43 pages • 1 hour read
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Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer is widely praised for its heartwarming and inspiring narrative, with compelling characters that face real-life issues with resilience and optimism. Though the plot occasionally feels predictable to some readers, the overall sentiment is that Bauer beautifully captures themes of community, family, and perseverance.
Readers who would enjoy Hope Was Here by Joan Bauer are typically young adults (ages 12-16) who appreciate heartfelt, character-driven stories with themes of resilience and community. Similar to readers of Counting by 7s and Walk Two Moons, they value narratives of personal growth and overcoming adversity in small-town settings.
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Lexile Level
710L