Untangling Hope - Stein, Johnna
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"Sometimes you have to piece your family together." Hope, a determined eleven-year old, lands in her seventh foster home in three years. The foster lady seems okay and she has an adorable, rescue dog that actually smiles. But Hope's not betting on this placement lasting. Besides, Hope doesn't need a new family. After all, her dad's just doing a little time in jail. Hope tries to hide her foster status at the new middle school. But her brain gets tangled up as she finds herself getting drawn into real friendships and discovering a love for cross-country running, all the while plotting a daring,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
"Sometimes you have to piece your family together." Hope, a determined eleven-year old, lands in her seventh foster home in three years. The foster lady seems okay and she has an adorable, rescue dog that actually smiles. But Hope's not betting on this placement lasting. Besides, Hope doesn't need a new family. After all, her dad's just doing a little time in jail. Hope tries to hide her foster status at the new middle school. But her brain gets tangled up as she finds herself getting drawn into real friendships and discovering a love for cross-country running, all the while plotting a daring, secret plan to live with a distant cousin until her dad is released. Untangling Hope is a contemporary Middle Grade novel with a refreshingly honest portrayal of foster care. This grace-filled, coming-of-age story is a journey of loss, resilience, and healing.
Autorenporträt
Johnna has a deep passion for reading, writing, kids, and dogs. She holds a special place in her heart for underdogs, which is evident in her writing. Alongside her Dutch husband Frank, Johnna has cared for more than 30 "bonus kids," aged newborn to 19, who have lived in their home for anywhere from 24 hours to 2.5 years. They always try to have a bed available for someone who needs a soft place to land. They love spending time with their sweet boxer Lucy and their grown-up kids Olivia and Jan.