Joan Bauer is different because she's a good writer. I don't want to say that she's a formula writer because that's so negative and I love her books and the term "formula writer" usually refers to people like Michael Crichton or John Grisham or (dare I say it?) Dan Brown-people that have figured out the ultimate plot devices that hook readers, regardless of the fact that they're kind of lousy writers. (Actually, I've heard some not-so-great things about Stand Tall, but I'm reserving judgment until I actually read it). But if you start from Squashed and read forward, she just gets better and better. If you read Hope Was Here first and then go backwards, for the most part, the others don't stand much of a chance. Sure, it's clear that Joan Bauer has improved as a writer since (this is her second book, published in 1995). You can also try Joan Bauer’s only other book, “Squashed.This book doesn't deserve its bad rep. Since the book is fairly new, you may not be able to find “Thwonk” at the library. It’s an entertaining book with a great story to tell. because of the fierce way she wants revenge for all the times the popular people have snubbed her.
When I read this book, I thought, “Wow! This lady remembers what it was like to be a teenager!” You can really connect with the characters and their problems. The cupid stirs up some excitement and the plot thickens.īauer creates a very enjoyable and funny look at the trials and triumphs of teen life. moons hopelessly over Peter, a cupid with an attitude pops into her life. plans to fight him all the way it’s her dream to become a professional photographer.Īs A.J. to get a stable job so she won’t have to go through the heartache he went through. Her father had tried to make it in the photography business but never was able to. is exceedingly and humorously melodramatic about life and tries to put everything she feels into her art and destiny: photography. She describes Peter as “an individual of full-orbed gorgeousness who needs absolutely no retouching …”Ī.J. She stalks him at school (at a safe distance, of course), taking pictures of him with her trusty Nikon F2. Consequently, when her eyes fall to rest on Peter Terris, she falls hopelessly in love.
It’s about a slightly neurotic girl, her camera and her extremely neurotic dog.Ī.J., the main character, has a very artistic eye. “Thwonk” is the title of Joan Bauer’s latest book. THWONK! That word just jumped off the shelf and grabbed my eye.
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