Joan’s Newest Novel… Raising Lumie

"This is a funny, fast-paced book about an ordinary girl with an extraordinary ambition."

"This wacky ride through affairs of the heart never grows predictable!"

"Good characters, humor, and an engaging plot...a solid piece of middle-grade fiction. "

"...engaging characters, a light love interest, and dramatic tension in a well-paced plot, this is another great read from Bauer."

"A great cast of characters, witty dialog along with Jenna's droll asides, and an insight into business ethics highlight this winning title..."

"{Full of} fabulous and somewhat flamboyant characters, witty dialogue, and memorable scenes...Bauer's best yet."

"An eloquent story of ordinary heroes."

"It's as if the novel had been written by someone actually coming of age."

"A winsome entry into issues of journalistic free speech and the impact of sensationalism in the media..."

"{A} heartwarming novel about a determined girl who faces adversity with humor, heart -- and cupcakes."

“Sugar's anger, fear, humility, and resolve are portrayed with insight and compassion.”

"Bauer has done an exceptional job of informing young readers about human trafficking without being heavy-handed or speaking down to her audience."

"Triumphant and moving."

"Raising Lumie is a touching, optimistic story about decent, well-intentioned people.”