Reviews"Filled with all of the best ingredients--real and wonderful characters, a fast-paced plot full of humor and heart, truths about life and friendship, and, of course, delicious cookies--this book is one you'll want to devour in one sitting and then savor for years to come. I loved it!" --Ally Condie, #1 New York Times bestelling author of Matched and Summerlost "A deliciously warm book from the first to the last line. Ann Dee writes such real, flawed, endearing characters that I never wanted this story to end. A story about how we're all connected, especially if a library and treats are involved."--Yamile Saied Méndez, author of The Beautiful Game "This is a book about the connectedness of friendship--and more. This is a book about hurt and loneliness--and more. This is a book about hilarious joy--and more. But most of all, this is a book about the courage, growth, and community that comes to a group of kids who face the world together. To read it is a blessing of hope."--Two-time Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt
Grade FromFifth Grade
SynopsisDo you love cookies? Have you ever felt alone in a room full of people? This novel is for you. It's the summer after sixth grade when a group of classmates turn up at the library at the same time. They know each other, but they're not friends. The truth is, they each spend a lot of time alone. Which is why it's so unexpected when Tilly, Jada, Eleanor, and Mateo create a cookie baking business together. It just kind of happens. The problem is their plans keep falling apart. But each failure only makes them more determined to make something--anything--work. Because what they need more than anything is an escape from the loneliness and anxiety that comes with middle school. They want to be a part of something. And in the end, the one thing that goes right is their decision to count on each other.
LC Classification NumberPZ7.E4582Th 2025