Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Almost Home by Joan Bauer

Almost Home By Joan Bauer is a book about a dog that is unwanted and homeless. A girl, Sugar, is wandering around with her mother, Reba. Sugar gets handed a puppy from a man running across town. He said that he did not want the dog so he gave it to Sugar. Sugar's father, Mr. Leeland, left her and her mother to be homeless. Mr. Leeland was a money gambler and left Reba to pay off his debts. Soon after, they are kicked out of their home. Sugar and her puppy, Shush, go into a foster home while Reba is out looking for something better for them. 


My connections to this book are that I also have a puppy. When I was very little, I also had a dad that left me. If you read this book you might get sad in the beginning, although it gets way happier. Read this, you won’t regret it!


     Reviewed by: Amaya 



“Home isn`t always a place you picture in your mind, home is a place in your heart.”  That’s what Sugar Mae Cole said after all she had been through, from her father leaving to her being homeless. In the story Almost Home by Joan Bauer, Mr.Leeland, Sugar`s father had been a money gambler and left Sugar and her mother, Reba alone to pay his debts. Soon enough they are kicked out of their home and become newly homeless. Sugar and her puppy Shush, go to a foster home while Reba attempts to make the situation better. Will Sugar and Reba find their home or has it been here all along? This story may be sad, but I really enjoyed the book. Not only does it tell a story, but it also encourages people to help the homeless. Think about it, then run, do not walk to your nearest library and take out this book today. You won`t regret it!

Reviewed by MICHYMEOWMEOW101

54 comments:

  1. Ohmygoush! I Love this book! I most likely read this 4th Grade and i just love it! This reminds me of the "Warm Hearts" Campaign in 6th grade at Norwood! From 1-10 what would you rate this book?
    NyanMEOWMEOW!

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    2. Im really glad you liked it NyanMEOWMEOW! what was the warm hearts campain about?

      MICHYMEOWMEOW101

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  2. I love that book it is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I read it in 3rd grade and i love it.Does sugar ever find a home?-Katee55

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    1. katee55 if you read the book than you know if she does or doesnt. Im really happy you enjoyed it

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  3. Hi ! this book sounds good because, I love sad story's for some reason. is this your favorite story ? I don't like it when people are homeless. my screen name is yu-gi-oh

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    1. If you think it sounds good then you should read it,i also dont like homeless people but i enjoyed it and i think you will enjoy it too. This isnt my favorite story,but somewhere in my top 5

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  4. i just checked out this book because of this review ill check back when i read it but it sounds interesting -gymnast#1

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    1. Im glad i did my job, hope you enjoy it!

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  5. This book looks awesome, nice review! The sad dog on the cover reminded me of when my dog died. How does it end? -Brother FaKz

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    1. im sorry for your loss,but if you want to know how it ends you may read it

      MICHYMEOWMEOW101

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  6. I liked your review of the book.I like dogs too.The dog in the cover almost looks like my dog.Do you like dogs too?
    -Billy Star

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    1. I love dogs and animals,when im older i want to study to be a vetinarian what do you want to be?

      MICHYMEOWMEOW101

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  7. Hi I loved how you described this book!!!!Omg Iove dogs<3 I have a beagle, do you have a dog???

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    1. Yes,I do and his name is cheaco it means small in spanish

      MICHYMEOWMEOW101

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  8. love your story and you are right it is a sad story, i have a dog but he is gone,so 1-10 do you think is good or bad?


    boomclap16

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    1. Boomclap16 have you read it? I would say its a 10

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  9. -michymeowmeow!Your reveiw makes me want to read the book.I will read the book my aunt has a dog that looks like the dog on the cover.Do you have a pet.

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    1. Yes i do have a pet i have a small dog named cheaco it means small in spanish

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  10. I love your review! I have 2 dogs named Mia and Maxwell . I didnt read the book yet , but it sounds great! How would rate this book from 0/100?

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  11. -MICHMEOWMEOW101fa love your book reveiw makes me want to read the book. My aunt has a dog that looks like the dog on the cover.Do you have any pets -SPIHCLAMA

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    1. yes i have a dog named cheaco it means small in spanish
      do you usually see your aunt?

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  12. i like how you put the quote in the beginning of the review.I have a dog to and the dog from the cover looks like my dog a little bit.I think i might read this book also.Who is your favorite character in this story
    awesome_dancer_101_

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    1. I like the foster mom named lexie who brings joy and hope toSugar

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  13. I liked the way you wrote this blog.I use to have a dog it was a wiener dog.Do you like dogs that are any type or a pacific dog?
    -dance_star495

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    1. I love all kinds of animals!

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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    2. i like any type too!what made u read this book?
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  14. I like how u described how they will maybe find a home.I have read a lot of puppy books but i haven't seen a puppy book like this one and it sounds great!Are they sad in the foster home?
    Unicornstar11

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    1. in most of them until they find the perfect one'

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  15. i loved the way you disribed the girls life! i love dogs!! and on a scale 1-10 how much do you like this book?

    dance_gril3600

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  16. Hi I love the way you describe the book you make it sound like it is so cool ! I have two dogs they are so cute . Do you like dogs?

    -hockeygirl12

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    1. i love dogs!

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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    2. me to . cant wait till you write another one !

      -hockeygirl12

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  17. I think that the summary is very understanding how you explained it.At my school we did a food drive to give food to the homeless and the un wealthy . I think dogs are soooo cute!!! Do you have a dog or any pets?

    Pinky_801

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    1. Thats nice for your school to do that and i love dogs!
      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  18. i like your book it sounds like a good, sad, and exciting story to read. I love dogs, do you love dogs.And anther question is do you have any animals . I love the way you described it .

    dog lover393

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    1. i acually have a dog. Do you have any?

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  19. hi i took the book out and im going to read it because of your book blog. ill let you know how it is.

    pizzadude

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    1. im glad you liked it and i hope you enjoy it
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  20. Hey michi great job! I also believe home is a place in your heart. Do you believe home is a place in your heart?
    Drivenviper82

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    1. i totally agree!
      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  21. I read this book and loved it you're a good writer, keep doing you're thing.
    HotChickenBeast

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    1. thank you hotchickenbeast
      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  22. I want to read book because of this review!!!!!!!!!
    -xsoccerstar1234

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    1. Im glad you like the review!
      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  23. I really like your review amazing!!!!

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    1. If you liked it you should read it!

      -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  24. I read the book and loved it,It was really sad ;(

    _cococole1487

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    1. Im glad you liked it,i thought it was sad too

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  25. I LIKE THIS BOOK REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    LIKE A BOSSS!

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  26. Then you should read it like a bosss!, i think you will enjoy it
    -MICHIEMEOWMEOW101

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  27. The puppy is so tiny!
    And good book review

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