Icing on the Cake

Name: Icing on the Cake
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781402283277
Price: 24.0 NZD
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The Cupcake Club

By Carrie Berk and Sheryl Berk

Series: The Cupcake Club

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Summary

Icing on the Cake by Carrie and Sheryl Berk focuses on a young girl named Kylie Carson who loves cupcakes and dreams of being a great baker. As she faces challenges in baking competitions and her personal life, Kylie learns valuable lessons about confidence, friendship, and following one's passion. This delightful children's story combines a love for sweets with an inspiring tale of self-discovery.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Jenna is dealing with mixed emotions about a blended family; she's also afraid that her new stepdad, who works for a famous fashion designer/diva, will want to buy a bigger house outside of New Fairfield. She doesn't want to leave her school or her friends!

Meanwhile, things are getting very serious between their teacher Juliette and Rodney. They announce they're getting married, too, and want PLC to do the cupcakes for the reception. One weekend. Two weddings. Tons of cupcakes on both coasts.

Immerse yourself in this delightful tale as you explore Jenna's emotional journey with Icing on the Cake by Carrie Berk and Sheryl Berk.

Series: The Cupcake Club

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Icing on the Cake

Jenna is dealing with mixed emotions about a blended family; she's also afraid that her new stepdad, who works for a famous fashion designer/diva, will want to buy a bigger house outside of New Fairfield. She doesn't want to leave her school or her friends! Meanwhile, things are getting very serious between their teacher Juliette and Rodney. They announce they're...

By Carrie Berk and Sheryl Berk

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Icing on the Cake by Carrie and Sheryl Berk is celebrated for its engaging writing style and relatable themes that enchant children. Reviewers appreciate its upbeat narrative and positive messages about friendship and perseverance. Young readers enjoy the delightful mix of adventure and creativity, making it a heartwarming read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781402283277

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 161g

Pages: 160

Collections

Carrie Berk Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: The Cupcake Club Sheryl Berk Young Adult

About the Author

New York Times bestselling co-author of Soul Surfer, SHERYL BERK is the founding editor in chief of Life & Style Weekly as well as a contributor to InStyle, Martha Stewart, and other publications. Her ten-year-old daughter, CARRIE, a cupcake connoisseur, cooked up the idea for the Cupcake Club series in second grade. Together, they have invented dozens of crazy cupcake recipes in their NYC kitchen (can you say Purple Velvet?) and have the frosting stains on the ceiling to prove it. Carrie maintains her own cupcake blog, featuring reviews, photos and recipes of her culinary adventures.

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