Are the recipes in the book functional for actual baking?

Each chapter begins with a unique pie recipe that is fully functional and intended for readers to prepare at home. These recipes include a personal note at the end that connects the specific pie to a character or a meaningful occasion.

Does the book contain any hidden references to literary awards?

The author includes an insider joke regarding the Blueberry Award, which is presented in the story and mirrors the real-world selection process for the Newbery Medal.

Pie

Cookbooks & Food Middle Grade

Pages: 183
Published: 2011
Language: English

When award-winning pie maker Polly Portman passes away, her beloved niece Alice and friend Charlie are determined to find out who is going to great lengths to uncover Aunt Polly's secret pie crust recipe. Join them on a delicious adventure filled with mystery and, of course, fourteen pie recipes to try yourself!

Prose complexity: 1/10

Cozy Whimsical Lighthearted

Quest

Sarah Weeks

Frequently asked questions

Are the recipes in the book functional for actual baking?
Each chapter begins with a unique pie recipe that is fully functional and intended for readers to prepare at home. These recipes include a personal note at the end that connects the specific pie to a character or a meaningful occasion.
Does the book contain any hidden references to literary awards?
The author includes an insider joke regarding the Blueberry Award, which is presented in the story and mirrors the real-world selection process for the Newbery Medal.