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The Cupcake Diaries: Mia, a Matter of Taste

By Coco Simon
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The Cupcake Diaries: Mia, a Matter of Taste follows Mia, a middle schooler who faces a dilemma when she must balance her love for fashion with her passion for baking. As she manoeuvres the challenges of fitting in and staying true to her interests, Mia learns valuable lessons about friendship and self-expression. This delightful story explores themes of individuality and the importance of embracing one's unique talents.
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This delightful story may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of friendship, baking, and navigating the challenges of middle school life. It's perfect for young readers who love relatable characters and sweet adventures that blend everyday issues with the fun of running a cupcake business.

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The Cupcake Diaries: Mia, a Matter of Taste by Coco Simon tells the story of Mia, who has just received some bad news: she needs braces. Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, they do. Her teacher is concerned that Mia is squinting in class, and a trip to the optician confirms it: she needs glasses too!

Mia is miserable with her new look, but will her Cupcake Club friends manage to reassure her that glasses and braces don't get in the way of what they really see? The same old Mia.

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Mia, a Matter of Taste by Coco Simon is well-received for its engaging story about friendship, baking, and personal growth. Reviewers appreciate how it addresses common issues faced by young readers, such as peer pressure and self-discovery, with humour and heart. The book is praised for its relatable characters and the way it encourages young readers to embrace their individuality and passions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471119880

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Coco Simon Young Adult

About the Author

From cupcakes to ice cream and donuts! When she’s not daydreaming about yummy snacks, Coco Simon edits children’s books and has written close to one hundred books for children, tweens, and young adults, which is a lot less than the number of cupcakes, ice cream cones, and donuts she’s eaten. She is the author of the Cupcake Diaries, the Sprinkle Sundays, and the Donut Dreams series. Her newest series is Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch. 

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