Young Hoosier Book Award
2005 · Middle Grades · Nominee
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One new life, coming right up.
Hope's used to thinking on her feet—she hasn't become a terrific waitress by accident. But when she and her aunt move from New York City to a small town in Wisconsin to run the local diner, she isn't sure she'll fit in. Luckily, she doesn't have much time to brood. G.T., the owner, has decided to run for mayor, and no one in town knows what to think. After all, G.T. has leukemia. And his opponent is the unscrupulous current mayor, who will do or say anything to win the election. Hope knows that G.T. is up against the odds—but his vision of the future is so vivid and good that she can't help but join the campaign. Because, after all, everyone could use a little hope to get through the tough times. Even Hope herself.
Hope's used to thinking on her feet—she hasn't become a terrific waitress by accident. But when she and her aunt move from New York City to a small town in Wisconsin to run the local diner, she isn't sure she'll fit in. Luckily, she doesn't have much time to brood. G.T., the owner, has decided to run for mayor, and no one in town knows what to think. After all, G.T. has leukemia. And his opponent is the unscrupulous current mayor, who will do or say anything to win the election. Hope knows that G.T. is up against the odds—but his vision of the future is so vivid and good that she can't help but join the campaign. Because, after all, everyone could use a little hope to get through the tough times. Even Hope herself.
Awards
Iowa Teen Award
2004 · Young Adult · Nominee
California Young Reader Medal
2003 · High School · Nominee
Golden Sower Award
2003 · Young Adult · Nominee
Massachusetts Children's Book Award
2003 · Children's Book · Nominee
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2003 · Grades 4-8 · Nominee
Sunshine State Young Reader's Award
2003 · Grades 6-8 · Nominee
Young Reader's Choice Award
2003 · Grades 10-12 · Winner
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2002 · Children's · Nominee
Rhode Island Teen Book Award
2002 · Ages 12 & Up · Nominee
Sequoyah Book Award
2002 · Young Adult · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2002 · Junior Book · Nominee
South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award
2002 · Young Adult · Nominee
Texas Lone Star Reading List
2002 · Young Adult · Commended
Bookseller's Choice
2001 · Young Adult · Winner
Christopher Award
2001 · Ages 12 & Up · Winner
Newbery Medal
2001 · Children's · Honor Book
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