num_pages: 186
description: When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet—in fact, he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.'s campaign—particularly his visions for the future. After all, as G.T. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times... even Hope herself. Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best.
language: English
title: Hope Was Here
titlecomplete: Hope Was Here
genres: Family, Fiction, Contemporary, Coming Of Age, Teen, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult, Childrens, Middle Grade, School
ratings_count: 20665
awards: awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Newbery Medal, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Rhode Island Teen Book Award, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
category: Senior, awardedAt: 978336000000
name: Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award, awardedAt: 1041408000000
name: California Young Readers Medal
category: Young Adult
publisher: Puffin Books