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Books by Joan Bauer | Wonderlit

Books by Joan Bauer

12 books · Ages 8–17

Known for the Jenna Boller and Rules of the Road series, Joan Bauer writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–17, alongside 10 standalone books, exploring themes of humor, self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance.

Series

Rules of the Road

1 book · Ages 12–17

Best Foot Forward

Rules of the Road

1 book · Ages 12–17

Standalone Books (Ages 12–18)

Cover of Hope was Here

For the teen searching for where they fit in. A heartwarming story about a skilled waitress finding family and her voice

Cover of Sticks

Ten-year-old math whiz Mickey prepares for the biggest pool championship of his life while leaning on his community to h

Cover of Stand Tall

Six-foot-three Tree navigates the challenges of middle school and his parents' divorce by finding purpose in helping his

By Age Range

Sticks

Stand Tall

Tell Me

Rules of the Road

Hope was Here

Sticks

Common Themes

Humor Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Discovering a Talent Love & Family Growing Up Family & Siblings Friendship & Social

Ages 10–14

Cover of Backwater

Ivy trades her father’s legal ambitions for a hike into the Adirondack wilds to find a reclusive aunt and uncover her ow

Cover of Thwonk

A magical cupid doll springs to life to help a teenage photographer win over her crush, but meddling with romance is mes

Cover of Squashed

Sixteen-year-old Ellie chases a massive harvest and a new crush in rural Iowa, learning that growing a prize-winning pum

Cover of Peeled

For the teen who questions everything they read online. Follow a determined student reporter as she fights local hysteri

Cover of Tell Me

While staying in a town that claims to be perfect, Anna spots a girl who needs help and must find the courage to speak u

Cover of Soar

Jeremiah knows everything about baseball, but a heart operation means he can't step onto the field. Now he must find a n

Cover of Close to Famous

Close to Famous

For the child who needs to know that hard beginnings can lead to sweet futures. A young girl uses her passion for baking

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How I Fell in Love and Learned to Shoot Free Throws

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I Wanna Be Where You Are

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I Wanna Be Where You Are

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Interabled True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples

Interabled True Stories About Love and Disability from Squirmy & Grubs and Other Interabled Couples