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The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises

By Brenda Gurr
Series: Zinnia Jakes
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The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises by Brenda Gurr is a delightful children's book following the adventures of Zinnia Jakes, a 10-year-old secret cake maker. Her latest challenge involves baking a spectacular cake for a wildlife park event. Zinnia must tackle unexpected obstacles while safeguarding her secret identity, all while ensuring her cake delights and amazes.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you have a fondness for enchanting baking adventures mixed with a touch of mystery. It follows the escapades of a talented young baker balancing her secret cake business with school life, promising a charming and magical read filled with creativity and surprises that are sure to captivate young imaginations.

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Age range 7+ Zinnia Jakes has won the Wildside Zoo's endangered animals competition with her cute tortoise cupcake idea! But when she does more research about tortoises, one of her classmates starts asking too many questions...

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Zinnia Jakes has won the Wildside Zoo's endangered animals competition with her cute tortoise cupcake idea! But when she does more research about tortoises, one of her classmates starts asking too many questions...

Series: Zinnia Jakes

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  • The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Crumbling Castle
    Age range 6+When Zinnia Jakes gets a new pastry order for a special medieval crumbling cake, she has no idea where to start! It needs to be ready in less than a day for the school fair and the clock is ticking. Will she deliver it on time and remain the undercover secret pastry chef everyone talks about?
    By Brenda Gurr
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  • The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises
    Age range 6+Zinnia Jakes has won the Wildside Zoo's endangered animals competition with her cute tortoise cupcake idea! But when she does more research about tortoises, one of her classmates starts asking too many questions...
    By Brenda Gurr
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  • The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Super Spy
    Age range 6 to 9Zinnia's class is organising a super fun sleepover in the school's library while their parents are having a spy-themed party in the school hall. They even order a fabulous Zinnia Jakes cake. Everything is going according to plan until the parents set up a spy trap to catch the secret pastry chef ...
    By Brenda Gurr
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    $1899
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The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Tumbling Tortoises by Brenda Gurr, praised for its creativity and engaging storyline, delights young readers with its magical cake-making adventures. The whimsical illustrations and charming portrayal of friendship and adventure make it a favourite among children and parents alike. Brenda Gurr's tale captivates with its imaginative narrative and appealing characters, offering an enchanting escape into a world where baking meets magic.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921928796

Publisher: New Frontier Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 November 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: New Frontier Pty Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nancy Leschnikoff
  • Illustrated by Nancy Leschnikoff

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 92

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Brenda Gurr Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Zinnia Jakes

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  • The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Crumbling Castle
    Age range 6+When Zinnia Jakes gets a new pastry order for a special medieval crumbling cake, she has no idea where to start! It needs to be ready in less than a day for the school fair and the clock is ticking. Will she deliver it on time and remain the undercover secret pastry chef everyone talks about?
    By Brenda Gurr
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  • The Fabulous Cakes of Zinnia Jakes: The Super Spy
    Age range 6 to 9Zinnia's class is organising a super fun sleepover in the school's library while their parents are having a spy-themed party in the school hall. They even order a fabulous Zinnia Jakes cake. Everything is going according to plan until the parents set up a spy trap to catch the secret pastry chef ...
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