Kiki loves to experiment in the science lab, so she jumps at the chance to experiment in the kitchen at Daisy's Desserts. But when a super-sized bakery threatens to close Daisy's place, can Kiki use her super-smarts to help find a solution?
"If Harry Potter lived in New York City, he'd have a mad crush on fourteen-year-old Kiki Strike." -Vanity Fair There's a secret part of New York City that no one knows about. It's protected by a mysterious group of girls known as the Irregulars, led by the alluring Kiki Strike. Inside the Shadow City introduces us to Ananka Fishbein, a regular girl whose life becomes anything but after venturing underground to join Kiki Strike and her friends, the Irregulars.
What do brownies, lamingtons, meringues and monsters have in common? They all taste better on sticks! Make Me Cake & Cookie Pops introduces readers to this delightful new baking trend with easy-to-follow recipes and loads of fun decorating ideas. This next book in the Make Me series is dedicated to every kind of 'pop' with chapters on cookie pops, cake pops, party pops and super-simple pops. From fancy afternoon teas to children's birthday parties, Make Me Cake and Cookie Pops will inspire fun at any occasion.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Kiki Bee - a lady who knows her baking powder and her bourbon! Prohibition may be keeping those bootlegging boys busy, but there's still plenty of luscious liquor to go round! From the oh so ladylike Pimm's O'cake, to the kick up your heels Limbo Fruitcake, A Cocktail of Cakes will tantalize and tease. And as for the Tea Bread - well, let's just say it's more shot glass than fine bone china! Small Measures is full of treats that are small but perfectly formed, just like Kiki. If you've ever wanted to play with the green fairy, then her Absinthe cakes will leave you all a-flutter, and as for the Bramble Brownies - well, they're your favourite cocktail, with chocolate. You can send her a thank you card later. Tipsy Tarts will tempt the straightest of you from temperance - dive into a New York Sour Pear Tart or a Guilty Guinness Mince Pie - while The Proof is in the Pudding with some of the craziest baking this side of Sin City; satisfy your thirst and your sweet tooth with a Sidecar Crepe or a Bellini Cobbler. So join Kiki, baking bon viveur and good-time girl, in her masterclass in the latest craze in boozy baking. Just keep it on the QT.
A Lambda Literary Award Finalist from the author of Don’t Let Me Go. “[A] gripping tale of love, hate of differences and owning up to who you are.”—VOYA Robert Westfall’s life is falling apart—everywhere but in math class. That’s the one place where problems always have a solution. But in the world beyond high school, his father is terminally ill, his mother is squabbling with his interfering aunts, his boyfriend is unsupportive, and the career path that’s been planned for him feels less appealing by the day. Robert’s math teacher, Andrew McNelin, watches his best student floundering, concerned but wary of crossing the line between professional and personal. Gradually, Andrew becomes Robert’s friend, then his confidante. As the year progresses, their relationship—in school and out of it—deepens and changes. And as hard as he tries to resist, Andrew knows that he and Robert are edging into territory that holds incalculable risks for both of them. J.H. Trumble, author of the acclaimed Don’t Let Me Go, explores a controversial subject with extraordinary sensitivity and grace, creating a deeply human and honest story of love, longing, and unexpected connection. “The heart of the novel lies in the complicated, nuanced love between student and teacher. Andrew and Robert find solace in each other, daring to risk the consequences of their relationship being discovered.”—Publishers Weekly “Moving . . . poignant . . . characters you can’t help but root for.”—RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) “A page-turner.”—Instinct Magazine “The story of Andrew and Robert is one not to be forgotten.”—Chris Verleger, contributor, EDGE on th
From Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renée Watson, the first book in a young middle grade series about Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit, kindness, and sunshine. Ryan Hart can be and do anything. Her name means "king", that she is a leader, and she is determined to keep growing into the name her parents gave her. She is all about trying to see the best in people, to be a good daughter, sister, and friend. But Ryan has a lot on her mind. For instance: Dad finally has a new job, but money is still tight. That means some changes, like moving into a new (old) house, and Dad working the night shift. And with the fourth-grade talent show coming up, Ryan wonders what talent she can perform on stage in front of everyone without freezing. As even more changes and challenges come her way, Ryan always finds a way forward and shows she is a girl who knows how to glow. Acclaimed author Renée Watson writes her own version of Ramona Quimby, one starring a Black girl and her family, in this start to a charming new series. Acclaim for Ways to Make Sunshine: A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year | A Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year | A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year | A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year | A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year | A WORLD Magazine Best Book of the Year | An Amazon Best Book of the Year
'Emma Kennedy's books are as funny, warm and life-inspiring as she is' Jenny Colgan 'An excellent read. I loved all the characters' Claudia Winkleman 'A warm, funny and truly life-affirming read. ****' Heat ________________ Three women. Two unforgettable road trips. Wherever you are in life, it's never too late to find yourself. Best friends Agnes and Bea decide to embark on one last adventure before their adult lives begin. For Agnes's mother Florence, a fresh chapter is starting as her youngest flies the nest and her marriage settles into a new routine. But she can't help feeling that something is missing. As Agnes travels to London and Florence follows her heart to Europe, both will discover a world of possibilities they never could have dreamed of... Full of warmth, wit and characters who will steal your heart, The Never-Ending Summer is 2021's perfect escape. _______________________ Praise for Emma Kennedy and The Things We Left Unsaid: 'A rich treat' Jane Fallon 'Moving and magnificent' Claire Balding 'A joyous book' Ruth Jones 'A beautiful novel... so tender and thoughtful. I loved it' Marian Keyes 'Wonderful' Mary Berry
Though they are older and wiser, not all is as it seems in the lives of Darren, Kiki, and Myra. Best friends to the end, they still have some lessons to learn. In this second book in the Growing Pains series, the group struggles with betrayal, loss, and, most importantly, commitment. Through ups and downs, heartache and breakups, Darren, Kiki, and Myra find themselves in a quest for self-assurance, confidence, and good, old-fashioned love. But will history repeat itself? Darren has been known to have a wandering eye, and its possible hell cheat again. Will Kiki finally realize the world doesnt revolve around her? Myra has found the true love of her life, but is she happy? Will their children repeat the same mistakes they have? Providing a glimpse into the private lives of couples and relationships, Growing Pains: Sex, Lies, and Deception follows the family lives, careers, and love lives of these characters as they make mistakes and celebrate successes.