Book Series · 4 Books

Saralee Siegel Books

In order from Once Upon an Apple Cake to The Royal Recipe.

The Saralee Siegel series is a set of 4 chapter books by Elana Rubinstein, published between 2019 and 2023. Written for ages 7–10, most books run about 130 pages.

Once Upon an Apple Cake
Starlight Soup
A Donut in Time
The Royal Recipe
Once Upon an Apple Cake
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Once Upon an Apple Cake
Sale price
$1597
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

Once Upon an Apple Cake

By Elana Rubinstein, Jennifer Naalchigar (Illustrator)

A girl with a super nose uncovers a secret cake recipe amidst family rivalry.

112 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: Ten-year-old Saralee Siegel, with her extraordinary sense of smell, faces a culinary mystery. As her family's restaurant competes with a rival, she must uncover the secret ingredient in her Zadie's famous Rosh Hashanah cake. Can her unique talent solve the mystery and save the day, or will the rival family outsmart them? Dive into this magical tale of family, food, and a recipe that could change everything.
The complete set

Saralee Siegel Series

4 books · Published 2019–2023

Series
Sale price
$1597

Once Upon an Apple Cake

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2019

A girl with a super nose uncovers a secret cake recipe amidst family rivalry.

Starlight Soup

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

A magical soup recipe goes awry, threatening a holiday celebration.

A Donut in Time

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2022

A magical scent sends Saralee back in time to save her family's future.

The Royal Recipe

Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 2023

A magical mishap threatens Saralee's Purim plans. Can she save the day?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Saralee Siegel series?

There are 4 books in the Saralee Siegel series. It began with Once Upon an Apple Cake in 2019, and the newest book, The Royal Recipe, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Saralee Siegel books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Saralee Siegel to life.

01

Elana Rubinstein

Author
02

Jennifer Naalchigar

Illustrator

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