Books Like Best Foot Forward
Families who loved Best Foot Forward by Joan Bauer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Best Foot Forward by Joan Bauer often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teen is beginning their first job, navigating complex social ethics, or struggling to reconcile their own integrity with a family member's poor choices. It is a grounded look at a young woman balancing a professional retail career with her desire to help a peer who has a criminal record. Jenna Boller is an exceptionally relatable protagonist who models how to lead with kindness without becoming a doormat. Through Jenna's work at Gladstone Shoes, readers explore themes of corporate ethics, the value of hard work, and the difficulty of trusting someone with a troubled past. It is an ideal pick for older middle schoolers and high schoolers who are ready for realistic stories about responsibility and the nuance of human character. The tone is hopeful and often humorous, offering a refreshing perspective on the power of a strong work ethic.
