Sunday, October 27, 2019

Hope and Other Punch Lines by Julie Buxbaum

This romance intertwined with history and tragedy will be welcomed by middle school readers. Abbi, also known as Baby Hope, has lived her whole life as a symbol of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. She's now a teenager who wants to just be her anonymous self while working as a summer camp counselor. Noah Stern, whose life was also upended by 9/11, is thrilled to meet Abbi and enlist her help in delving into the famous photograph that she is running from. He's an aspiring comedian and they connect despite Abbi's best efforts to avoid him. This book will be enjoyed by readers of all ages who like romances and characters who grow and overcome challenges.

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