Nene Award
2016 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
About This Book
Newbery Honor winner Joan Bauer's new novel will touch your heart
When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
When twelve-year-old Sugar's grandfather dies and her gambling father takes off yet again, Sugar and her mother lose their home in Missouri. They head to Chicago for a fresh start, only to discover that fresh starts aren't so easy to come by for the homeless. Nevertheless, Sugar's mother has taught her to be grateful no matter what, so Sugar does her best. With the help of a rescue dog, Shush; a foster family; a supportive teacher; a love of poetry; and her own grace and good humor, Sugar comes to understand that while she can't control the hand life deals her, she can control how she responds.
Awards
Georgia Children's Book Award
2015 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Alternate
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2015 · Children's · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2015 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2015 · Intermediate · Nominee
Colorado Children's Book Award
2014 · Junior Novel · Nominee
Great Stone Face Book Award
2014 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2014 · Children's · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2013 · Grades 6-9 · Nominee
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2013 · Young Adult · Commended
Cybils
2012 · Middle Grade Fiction · Finalist
