Bliss: 1 (Bliss Bakery Trilogy) - Hardcover

Littlewood, Kathryn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062084232 ISBN 13: 9780062084231

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books, 2012

Synopsis

The perfect novel for young readers who love baking and magic!

Rosemary Bliss's family has a secret. It's the Bliss Cookery Booke--an ancient, leather-bound volume of enchanted recipes like Singing Gingersnaps.

Rose and her siblings are supposed to keep the Cookery Booke locked away while their parents are out of town, but then a mysterious stranger shows up. "Aunt" Lily rides a motorcycle and also whips up exotic (but delicious) dishes for dinner. Soon boring, non-magical recipes feel like life before Aunt Lily--a lot less fun.

So Rose and her siblings experiment with just a couple of recipes from the forbidden Cookery Booke. A few Love Muffins and Cookies of Truth couldn't cause too much trouble . . . could they?

Kathryn Littlewood's culinary caper blends rich emotional flavor with truly enchanting wit, yielding one heaping portion of hilarious family adventure.

About this title

Review:

"Lighthearted bliss."--Kirkus Reviews

"Littlewood's first novel mixes the sincere and the silly with entertaining results."--Publishers Weekly

"The children's attempts at magic and the subsequent flubs simply make this cannot-put-it-down delectable."--Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"Humor abounds in this sweet story that stresses the importance of family, and readers will enjoy getting to know the eccentric Bliss family. "--School Library Journal

"This sweet (but never syrupy) story has surprising substance and broad appeal. A humorous tone, clear, thoughtful writing, and a brisk pace will also ensure that this one is gobbled up quickly."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Delicious and exciting."--Washington Post

"Quite delicious and very funny."--Wall Street Journal

"A heroine with baking in her blood and a zany plot liberally sprinkled with humor blend into fun family adventure. Lighthearted bliss."--Kirkus Reviews

"Middle-grade readers who enjoy slapstick humor and fantastical adventures will get a generous helping of each here in what amounts to an impressive debut."--Boston Globe

Quite delicious and very funny. --Wall Street Journal"

From the Back Cover:

Rosemary Bliss's family has a secret. It's the Bliss Cookery Booke--an ancient, leather-bound volume of enchanted recipes like Stone Sleep Snickerdoodles and Singing Gingersnaps. Rose and her siblings are supposed to keep the Cookery Booke under lock and whisk-shaped key while their parents are out of town, but then a mysterious stranger shows up. "Aunt" Lily rides a motorcycle, wears purple sequins, and whips up exotic (but delicious) dishes for dinner. Soon boring, nonmagical recipes feel like life before Aunt Lily--a lot less fun.

So Rose and her siblings experi-ment with just a couple of recipes from the forbidden Cookery Booke.

A few Love Muffins and a few dozen Cookies of Truth couldn't cause too much trouble . . . could they?

Kathryn Littlewood's culinary caper blends rich emotional flavor with truly magical wit, yielding one heaping portion of hilarious family adventure.

About this edition

• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0062084232
• ISBN 13: 9780062084231
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 384