Do you have any idea about the power of a cupcake? Pineapple upside down cupcake? Triple chocolate cupcake? Chocolate cupcake with peanut butter frosting? They can change the world, or so thinks twelve-year-old Foster McFee, who wants her own cooking show on the Food Network. But first there are a few obstacles she must overcome.
In Close to Famous, Joan Bauer, YA author extraordinaire (in my opinion) take you on Foster's journey. She and her mother fled Memphis to escape her mother's abusive Elvis impersonator boyfriend. They settle in Culpepper, West Virginia, a small town with a big heart. It is there that Foster learns the power she has within her and also the power of the cupcake (which she knew all along).
Close to Famous has great characters, a fun story and a lot of hope. So bake your favorite cupcake, pour a glass of milk and read Close to Famous. Quite delicious!
Perfect! I've been a huge fan of Bauer ever since Rules of the Road, and I've had so many students asking for books about cupcakes! Can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeleteJoan Bauer is a marvelous author for middle school students. She's got a great way to tell a story. Enjoy the book.
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