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A Dash of Magic (Bliss Bakery Trilogy, 2)

A Dash of Magic (Bliss Bakery Trilogy, 2)

Published in
2012
4.11
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Description

This second book in the acclaimed Bliss trilogy mixes the down-home heart-punch of Ingrid Law's Newbery Honor Book Savvy, the always-on-the-edge-of-chaos comedy of Cheaper by the Dozen, and a humorous magic all its own to create a thoroughly original confection to please every reader's sweet tooth!The Bliss family's magical Cookery Booke was stolen by evil Aunt Lily at the end of Bliss, the first novel in the series. Now twelve-year-old Rosemary has a chance to win it back: she challenges her aunt to an Iron Chef-style international baking competition in Paris.But the only way to beat the cheating Aunt Lily is to gather magical ingredients of her own. Together with her brothers and their talking cat and mouse, Rose races across Paris--from the Eiffel Tower to the Cathedral of Notre Dame to the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum--to gather what she needs to out-bake--and out-magic--her conniving aunt.If Rose wins, the cherished Cookery Booke will return to her family where it belongs. If she loses--well, the consequences are too ugly to think about. . . .
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
384 pages
Book in series
#2

Why to read

  • Engaging Storyline: 'A Dash of Magic' continues the enchanting tale of the Bliss family and their magical bakery, offering readers an exciting and whimsical adventure that is sure to captivate their imagination and keep them turning pages.
  • Character Development: The second book in the Bliss Bakery Trilogy allows readers to delve deeper into the lives and personalities of the characters they've grown to love, including Rose and her family, as they face new challenges and grow from their experiences.
  • Themes of Family and Friendship: This book explores the importance of family bonds, the value of friendship, and the power of love and loyalty, providing readers with heartwarming lessons and relatable situations that resonate with people of all ages.
  • Magical Recipes and Descriptions: Kathryn Littlewood's vivid descriptions of the enchanted baked goods and the magical recipes included in the story not only add a delightful layer of fantasy but also inspire creativity and a love for baking in readers who enjoy culinary arts.