By Lisa Schroeder (Oregon Author)Best for Grades: 4-7
Call Number: J Schroeder
Twelve year old Isabel has a lot on her plate… literally! When her mom, who suffers from what her grandma calls a 'lack of gumption,' decides that what will make her most happy is opening a cupcake shop, the family packs up and moves to an apartment above what will soon be ‘It’s Raining Cupcakes’-- the newest confectionery in fictitious Willow, Oregon.
That’s right—I said Oregon. Isabel has never been out of our very own state, and she spends the summer watching her friends and neighbors go on their fascinating vacations. She takes notes of what she’ll do when she can travel, and tries everything she can to see the world, from earning money babysitting twins to entering a baking contest.
In addition to scrumptious chapter titles, the most fascinating part of the book is Isabel’s often strained relationship with her mom and best friend, especially in the face of the famous national chain--Beatrice’s Brownies--moving a few blocks away and offering stiff competition.
Be sure to flip to the back for a couple delicious cupcake recipes you can try yourself.
If you’re looking for fun quick read to make you drool, check out It’s Raining Cupcakes.
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