One of the character’s husbands had an affair and left her.Close to Famous is an easy-to-read, engaging story that has humor, and heart. As Foster tells her story, she brings the small town of Culpepper and its residents to life. In the end, Foster learns the importance of never giving up, and how true friends help a person overcome their challenges. In Close to Famous Joan Bauer tackles the difficult issue of domestic abuse and losing a loved one in an age-appropriate way. Although the story does not have a fairy tale ending, the ending is surprisingly heart-warming.
Close to Famous has a string of loveable characters, who each have their own challenges. When she meets Charleena Hendley, a once-famous actress, Foster is forced to face her biggest challenge-learning to read.
When Lester, a tow truck driver, offers to let them live in the Airstream trailer in his backyard, they take him up on his offer because they have nowhere else to go.įoster begins to feel at home as she makes friends and gets herself a job baking for the local coffee shop. When she and her mother flee Nashville and end up in the tiny town of Culpepper, Foster worries that her dream is over. Twelve-year-old Foster dreams of having her own cooking show on the Food network.
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