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to Famous by Joan Bauer
If you think cupcakes are fluff,
you’re wrong. Baking can get you through hard times. That’s what Foster McFee learns from her Food
Network idol, Sonny Kroll. Foster’s life hasn’t been easy. After losing her
dad, Foster’s mom dates an abusive Elvis impersonator. One day, they pack the
car and move abruptly. Their only hope being – to start over.
Life
is different in Culpepper, where they settle. But when things are tough, Foster
bakes. Soon, her baking skills gain notoriety and she’s getting cupcake orders
from a local café. With the help of new friends, including a former movie star,
Foster blossoms. She faces her troubles, one cupcake at a time. And by the end,
inadvertently, you might have faced yours.
A funny, realistic, and touching read.
For grades 5-8.
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