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loverboy's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
lizpatanders's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet book about learning to have a positive and friendship. The only downside is that the ending kind of left us hanging!
x_eeveex's review against another edition
5.0
This book is worth sinking your sweet tooth into. It also has cupcakes!
Also, it was fun and fascinating to read. I loved it and reread it many times. That's how much I loved this book. A true work of art :)
Also, it was fun and fascinating to read. I loved it and reread it many times. That's how much I loved this book. A true work of art :)
dukesangel002's review against another edition
5.0
I was really in the mood for something light and fun when I picked up this book, and these light and fluffy cupcakes really hit the spot! This book is set in one of those charming small towns that is full of quirky neighbors and a great atmostphere. Where you could ride your bike to the library, your friends house, or any of the little family businesses in no time. It makes me want to find a town like this of my very own and open up a used bookstore :-)
The book is full of great, quirky and engaging characters. Isabel, the main character, is a wistful girl who wishes to travel the world and feels stuck in her little hometown. Her mother is a woman with some anxiety issues. Flighty, yet fun, Isabel spends alot of her time catering to her mothers whims. Her dad, who reminded me alot of my own, is one of those men who have to always be working hard, time off is spent finding something else to work on, yet still finds time to be there for his daughter. Sophie, Isabel's best friend, is one of those girls who is charismatic and always seems to get whatever it is that she wants, but is loyal and friendly too. Her grandmother is a sweet, classy lady who is always there to give Isabel a kind word, a hug, and encouragment when she needs it. Plus, the new quirky, charming neighbors that only add to this books great line-up.
It's a great book that is written for middle school aged kids. Isabel learns that it's not all about where you want to go, but who you are with and how much you enjoy where you are. Alot of fun and with all the mention of yummy cupcakes I have a craving to make some cupcakes of my own :-)
The book is full of great, quirky and engaging characters. Isabel, the main character, is a wistful girl who wishes to travel the world and feels stuck in her little hometown. Her mother is a woman with some anxiety issues. Flighty, yet fun, Isabel spends alot of her time catering to her mothers whims. Her dad, who reminded me alot of my own, is one of those men who have to always be working hard, time off is spent finding something else to work on, yet still finds time to be there for his daughter. Sophie, Isabel's best friend, is one of those girls who is charismatic and always seems to get whatever it is that she wants, but is loyal and friendly too. Her grandmother is a sweet, classy lady who is always there to give Isabel a kind word, a hug, and encouragment when she needs it. Plus, the new quirky, charming neighbors that only add to this books great line-up.
It's a great book that is written for middle school aged kids. Isabel learns that it's not all about where you want to go, but who you are with and how much you enjoy where you are. Alot of fun and with all the mention of yummy cupcakes I have a craving to make some cupcakes of my own :-)
smlunden's review
3.0
It was a pretty depressing read, since the girl's mother has some sort of depression or mood disorder. And the ending really dropped off. But it was cute nonetheless.
librarylisa's review against another edition
4.0
Cute book, with a light touch on a dark issue. I'm assuming the mom is bipolar, but it doesn't come right out and say that. I loved how supportive the grandma and dad were toward the mom. I also loved that it wasn't a dark, angry, sad book about dealing with a mom who is emotionally ill. The rest of the storylines were good, but that was my favorite aspect of the book. Also, I love cupcakes. I know Anne will be shocked by that ;)
hezann73's review against another edition
4.0
I think what I really liked about this was not the opening of the cupcake shop, but the fact that Isabel's mom suffers from .... something. It's never defined, but the reader knows that her mom is not well (bi-polar? depresion?) and that the mom's mood set the tone for everyone else. I actually liked that Isabel admitted that she wanted to get away from her mom sometimes. The mom was human - not all bad, not all good, just human.
On the other hand, I would have LOVED all the cupcake recipes - and what about the chocolate jam tarts!?
On the other hand, I would have LOVED all the cupcake recipes - and what about the chocolate jam tarts!?