Untangling Hope By Johnna Stein
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Johnna loves reading writing kids and dogs and she especially likes rooting for and writing about underdogs She and her Dutch husband Frank have cared for than 30 bonus kids aged newborn to 19 who have lived in their home for anywhere from 24 hours to 2. Untangling Hope book Johnna serves as the VP of Training with Promise686 helping to create resources to serve vulnerable children and families and wholeheartedly believes all kids deserve safe strong and well supported families Pronunciation JOHN nuh St ne rhymes with fine Sometimes you have to piece your family together Hope a determined eleven year old lands in her seventh foster home in three years The foster lady seems okay and she has an adorable rescue dog that actually smiles But Hope s not betting on this placement lasting Besides Hope doesn t need a new family After all her dad s just doing a little time in jail Hope tries to hide her foster status at the new middle school But her brain gets tangled up as she finds herself getting drawn into real friendships and discovering a love for cross country running all the while plotting a daring secret plan to live with a distant cousin until her dad is released Untangling Hope is a contemporary Middle Grade novel with a refreshingly honest portrayal of foster care This grace filled coming of age story is a journey of loss resilience and healing Praise for Untangling Hope Hope Ruby Samantha and the cast of characters Johnna has created will give any reader the best kind of company they will entertain challenge and encourage Untangling Hope tells the story of a foster child with heart and authenticity I am grateful this kind of story is being told and regardless if you are familiar with these settings or not you ll find yourself identifying with the thoughts and feelings of Hope who just wants to know where she belongs Beth Guckenberger author speaker Co Executive Director Back2Back Ministries Finally a story that captures the unique relational aspects of foster care Johnna does an incredible job of capturing the many complicated and multi faceted relational aspects of foster care The first chapter sheds light on the love care and grace the foster mom extends to the teen as she first arrives In the professional world counselors working with children who have experienced trauma desire first and foremost for caregivers to work towards a state of calm as they care for and set boundaries with the children in their care Untangling Hope shows how this is done while providing space for the imperfect journey of both the caregiver and teen Untangling Hope allows the reader to experience a story with unique insight into the mindset of a child in foster care and a caregiver who figures out how to navigate this world best I highly recommend Cindy R Lee LCSW Executive Director of The HALO Project An unforgettable journey of resilience and discovery Eleven year old Hope must navigate the confusing maze of the foster care system where every twist and turn is a test of her courage and determination Still Hope clings to the belief that something better lies just beyond every corner All she needs is a phone of her own and she can begin to reconnect the dots of her shattered life Hope s path takes an unexpected turn when she meets a foster mom who s kind and caring with an adorable pup named Ruby who becomes her loyal friend in this challenging journey Hope soon learns that navigating new friendships is a tricky business too People aren t always what they seem and Hope must learn to trust her instincts Can she ever recapture the life she once knew Follow Hope s journey as she unravels life s most precious lessons Untangling Hope is a poignant tale that will resonate with readers of all ages reminding us that even in the face of adversity love will light the way Untangling HopeAs someone who has previously fostered and has previously worked in the foster care space I think this book is a refreshingly honest story from Johnna Stein who herself is immersed in this work Johnna gives readers a glimpse of what foster care really looks like from the perspective of a 12 year old girl Readers be prepared for the ups and downs that will accompany this page turner Even if life happens to pull you away you ll want to come back to find out exactly how Hope gets untangled Synopsis Hope has big emotions complex trauma and is trying to figure out how she fits into the world All she needs is a cell phone Along the way she meets Samantha the woman who is caring for her foster mom She also meets exuberant Sawyer a neighbor who may just turn into a lifelong friend and Jared her new running buddy in cross country But will she ever be able to contact her cousin celebrity Baylee James and live with her in California Note I received an ARC of this book but all my opinions are my own and this really is a wonderful story UntanglingHope booklaunch fostercare middlegradebooks middlegradebookstagram 9798989178315 Untangling Hope was an incredible story about a young girl navigating the foster system Before reading this book I knew little about the foster care system After finishing it it opened my eyes to the struggles and emotions that the process brings Samantha quickly became one of my favorite characters as she was kind patient and understanding I had so many emotions for Hope as I was reading and found myself only wanting the best for her and feeling each disappointment and joy when she did It is worth a read at any age and will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions right along with Hope 9798989178315 An absolute MUST READ This is such a great book for children in care as it illustrates Hope s journey through foster care in an age appropriate way Truly can t say enough good things about it and finished it in about a day and a half 9798989178315 This is not the kind of book I normally go for and it s also not a world with which I am familiar However Untangling Hope was completely accessible to me More than that it s a fascinating glimpse into the world of foster care through the child s eyes The story showed me both the struggles and the joys that can occur in that world And it gripped me I was keen to see how Hope and Samantha would adjust to their new life and how they would cope with the unexpected twist in the narrative I was surprised how emotionally invested I became in the outcome of the characters Highly recommended to anyone who wants better to understand the life of a foster child or who just loves a great story 9798989178315 What a wonderful story full of hope love and belonging I learned so much about foster care I didn t know before The characters are beautifully drawn and I fell in love with them Heartwarming and hug worthy I loved this book 9798989178315
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