Summer of a Thousand Pies

(Hardback)

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A heartfelt contemporary middle grade novel about a girl who must try to save her aunts failing pie shop, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish, Fish in a Treeand The Great British Baking Show.

When Cady Bennett is sent to live with the aunt she didnt even know she had in the quaint mountain town of Julian, she isnt sure what to expect. Cady isnt used to stability, after growing up homeless in San Diego with her dad.

Now shes staying in her mothers old room, exploring the countryside filled with apple orchards and pie shops, making friends, and working in Aunt Shells own pie shopand soon, Cady starts to feel like she belongs.

Then she finds out that Aunt Shells shop is failing. Saving the business and protecting the first place shes ever really felt safe will take everything she's learned and the help of all her new friends. But are there some things even the perfect pie just cant fix

Summer of a Thousand Pies is a sweet and satisfying treat of a novel full of friendship, family, and, of course, pie.

Reviews

"Inspiring and hopeful.... [a] tender coming-of-age story, perfect for fans for Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Ali Benjamin." -- ALA Booklist

"Evok[ing] the warmth of home, newfound security, and friendship, Dilloway effectively contrasts Cady's old life with her new one while examining her muddled emotions.... Those who share the protagonist's passion for the culinary arts will delight in the easy-to-follow pie recipes following the story's gratifying conclusion." -- Publishers Weekly

"Fans of Anne of Green Gables will find a satisfying story and another heroine to cheer on.... Sweet as pie." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Memorable characters and strong writing make this more than just a book about pie." -- School Library Journal

"Readers will delight in Cady's new world of baking and friends and learning that with both, she'll be able to get through just about anything. This fabulous book about making pies will leave you hungry, while Cady's journey toward making a life will leave you entirely satisfied." -- Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin and In Your Shoes

"Margaret Dilloway approaches tough topics with a fine touch. Readers are going to love Cady's spunk, determination, and grit." -- Karina Yan Glaser, the author of The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

"The writing is lovely, and the main character is sensitively portrayed. Summer of a Thousand Pies is delightful reading for summer or any other season." -- Margarita Engle, Young People's Poet Laureate and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Surrender Tree

Author Bio

Margaret Dilloway lives in San Diego with her husband, a former Army Ranger; their three children; and a goldendoodle named Gatsby, who has his own following. In her spare time, she dabbles in long-form improv, baking, and hiking. She is also the author of Five Things About Ava Andrews. Margaret can be found online at www.margaretdilloway.com.