When Alice's aunt Polly, The Pie Queen of Ipswitch, passes away, she takes with her the secret to her world-famous piecrust recipe. Or does she? In her will, Polly leaves the recipe to her extraordinarily fat, remarkably disagreeable cat, Lardo . . . and then leaves Lardo in the care of Alice.
Suddenly, the whole town is wondering how you leave a recipe to a cat. Everyone wants to be the next big pie-contest winner, and it's making them pie-crazy. It's up to Alice and her friend Charlie to put the pieces together and discover the not-so-secret recipe for happiness: Friendship. Family. And the pleasure of doing something for the right reason.
With Pie, acclaimed author Sarah Weeks has baked up a sweet and satisfying delight, as inviting as a warm pie on a cold day. You'll enjoy every last bite.
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"I enjoyed this kid story and liked talking with people who grew up during the 50's who remembered some of the t.v. shows and products in the story. I believe the theme reflects something good karma-like --- something we need more of today. " — Simiek (5 out of 5 stars)
"I enjoyed this kid story and liked talking with people who grew up during the 50's who remembered some of the t.v. shows and products in the story. I believe the theme reflects something good karma-like --- something we need more of today. "
" Wonderful for kids, parents and grandparents. A look at the mid 50's and all of their innocence, a bit of a mystery, interesting family dynamics and lots of great pie! How could you go wrong? "
" Peggy Sharp 2011-2012Good book, unusual premise "
" You are never to old to read a good children's book and this is a good one. It has everything you need in a book-mystery, friendship, healing and recipes. "
" A very quick, but fun read. I loved how there was a mystery along with the relationship problems. And the pie recipes between each chapter were great. I know what I'll be doing the next few weeks. "
" This was a darling book, especially if you like pie. It is kind of a kids whodunit, but it is interspersed with pie recipes that will be fun to try. Short and easy to read. "
" A touching book about family, friends and PIE! A wonderful and sweet read with a touch of mystery thown in for good measure. I loved it! "
" This book is kind of sad. "
" Easy read about a young girl and her beloved aunt who dies. Not the most memorable children's book ever, but I read it with two fifth graders in my class, and they absolutely loved it, and that's all that really matters. "
" YAY, Sarah Weeks. I will read anything she writes. Pie, recipes, great story about a lost recipe and the effects (and affects) said pie crust recipe and baker of the pie have on a family and a town. "
Sarah Weeks is an author, singer, and songwriter. Her many books for young readers include the My First I Can Read Book Splish, Splash!, illustrated by Ashley Wolff, and the I Can Read Books Mac and Cheese, Baa-Choo!, Pip Squeak, and Drip, Drop, all illustrated by Jane Manning. She lives in upstate New York.
Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.
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