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ISBN:	0670012823 (ISBN13: 9780670012824)
Edition Language:	English
Literary Awards:	Schneider Family Book Award for Middle School Book (2012), Buckeye Children's Book Award Nominee for 6-8 (2012), Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Nominee (2013), Judy Lopez Memorial Award for Children's Literature Nominee (2012), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2014)

Close to Famous Hardcover | Pages: 250 pages

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Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 1/5/2012 Pages: 272 Reading Level: Age 10 and Up

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Title	:	Close to Famous
Author	:	Joan Bauer
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 250 pages
Published	:	February 3rd 2011 by Viking Books for Young Readers (first published February 1st 2011)
Categories	:	Realistic Fiction. Young Adult. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Contemporary

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Ratings: 4.03 From 8789 Users | 990 Reviews

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This charming book would be a great prequel for tweens who haven't read Hope was Here or Bauer's more serious novels yet. This shorter, sweeter, Bauer novel deals with learning disabilities, a young girl's journey to independence and self-assurance, and the wonderful world of cupcakes.

This was cute, light and fluffy.

3.5 stars.A very heartfelt middle grade novel.Foster is unlike any twelve-year-old youve ever met. Although she lives in a small town, she has the big dream of one day having her own cooking reality show. She is dedicated, determined and hopeful. Even when times are hard, such as when her mama is the victim of domestic violence, Foster keeps her head on her shoulders. She has to be strong for her mama and for herself. Her daddy died at war, so she knows he wont save them from the evil Elvis

My only complaint about this book? It wasn't long enough! Bauer has a gift for creating memorable characters, and I would have loved to spend more time with Foster and her family and friends. Also, I was really hoping for recipes in the back. I really, really wanted a cupcake by the time I was finished reading this.

Close to Famous might not be the most complex or original book in the world, and optimistic life cliches are sprinkled throughout and frosted thick on top like the main character's cupcake decorations; however, it still alludes to serious and tough issues such as domestic violence and the economic struggles of both individuals and a small rural town, while also showing that we must overcome personal obstacles, do the best we can with what we have, and, most importantly, not be afraid to dream

QUOTES Page 142She stamped the book and gave it to me. "You bring it back in three weeks."I held it over my heart.Mrs. Worth smiled. "That's where a book should be carried."Page 149"There's nothing wrong with having a different way of learning. What's wrong is when people blame you for it."

Ok so I'm pretty much a self-proclaimed cupcake addict. I mean come on, who doesn't love cupcakes? Don't answer that because I probably wouldn't get along with someone who can't fathom the sweet goodness of cupcakes. So why the rant about cupcakes? Because my sister is baking something delectable and my mouth is watering, but mostly because the cover has finger-lickin' good cupcakes.Confession:So that wasn't the only reason why I read this. I've been a long time follower of Bauer's work, and I