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Bee is an orphan, alone in a poor, crumbling kingdom. In desperation, she steals a bun from a bakery. To Bee's surprise, the baker offers her a place at his shop. As she learns to bake, Bee discovers she has a magical power.

Product Identifiers

PublisherCapstone

ISBN-101496527240

ISBN-139781496527240

eBay Product ID (ePID)221654310

Product Key Features

Book TitleBaker's Magic

TopicFantasy & Magic, Cooking & Food, Royalty, Family / Orphans & Foster Homes, General, Family / Alternative Family

Publication Year2016

LanguageEnglish

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorDiane Zahler

Book SeriesMiddle-Grade Novels Ser.

FormatLibrary Binding

Dimensions

Item Height1.1in.

Item Length7.5in.

Item Width5.2in.

Item Weight1.5 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN2015-026868

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years

ReviewsA cozy fantasy adventure featuring strong female characters. . . .The plucky orphan finding magic and friendship is not a new theme, but ample action and charming characters like Bee, Princess Anika, and Captain Zafira Zay make this an entertaining read with an empowering message for girls, while still maintaining cross-gender appeal. . . .Text complexity and a wholesome plot make this a good choice for higher-level readers in lower grades. A solid addition to larger middle grade collections., At its core, this is a story of bravery, resilience, and love. And while the premise of emotions magically empowering food is not new, this recipe has enough added ingredients to satisfy. A sweet, magical, environmentally conscious adventure., Zahler (Sleeping Beauty's Daughters) has created a cozy fantasy adventure with tension, twists, and sweet treats. Bee and her companions are quick-thinking and determined heroes, and their journey to right wrongs should appeal to a broad range of readers., Diane Zahler (The Thirteenth Princess) cooks up a scrumptious, gracefully eco-minded middle-grade fantasy of found families and unusual heroes worth cheering., Baking is already a sort of magic, so it's no wonder the two have been combined with such success in this story of twelve-year-old runaway Bee. . . .This fantasy novel truly has it all: pirates, princesses, evil mages, and even a recipe., A heartwarming middle-grade fantasy adventure that offers several different kinds of magic. Featuring a strong female heroine, an unusual quest, an epic ecological battle -- and pastries! You'll never take trees for granted again., It was so interesting and kept me reading. I especially liked how believable the characters were. . . .This is a well-done, interesting story that I think anyone would enjoy reading, but especially middle school-aged kids., Baker's Magic is a delightful tale sure to entertain young fantasy enthusiasts. . . .Mixing themes of magic, love, friendship, and environmentalism, the story truly has a little something for everyone. It is light-hearted, entertaining, and thoroughly enjoyable., ...like a good recipe, it all comes together. Standout secondary characters, a creative environmental twist, and just enough intrigue make this a pleasing adventure story for middle-grade readers., The obvious love between the baker and Bee, who was alone and guarded for so long, is moving, and it develops at an authentic pace. Pirates, magical creatures, family mysteries, and a dramatic battle with the mage will all keep readers busy, and the constant undercurrent of baking provides a firm and tasty grounding. . . .audiences will just appreciate a yeasty and enjoyable fantasy.

Dewey Edition23

Grade fromFourth Grade

Age Range9-12

IllustratedYes

Grade toSixth Grade

Dewey Decimal813.6

Lc Classification NumberPz7.Z246bak 2016

Number of Pages336 Pages