Starla Jean Takes the Cake

Written by Elana K. Arnold

Book #2 in the Starla Jean series

A girl plans a perfect birthday party, but unexpected surprises await.

4.1 Goodreads · 108 ratings

96 pages· 1,470 words· Est. 25 min read· ~350L

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Bookroo's summary

Starla Jean is determined to throw the perfect first birthday party for her sister, Willa. With a chicken named Opal Egg by her side, she faces a whirlwind of tasks: decorating, baking, and egg-laying. But as surprises unfold, will they ruin her plans or turn into delightful twists? Join Starla Jean on a day filled with unexpected challenges and heartwarming moments, as she discovers that sometimes the best surprises are the ones you never see coming. Can she pull off the party of a lifetime, or will chaos reign?

From the publisher

Printz Honor winner and National Book Award Finalist Elana K. Arnold is back with Starla Jean Takes The Cake, an irresistible story of a girl, her chicken, and a few new friends, superbly illustrated by A. N. Kang. It’s Willa’s first birthday – a day that doesn’t come along…every day. In fact, it only comes once and Starla Jean is going to make the best out of it for her baby sister. How? A party! All she has to do is: -decorate-keep Opal Egg entertained-get ingredients for a cake-try to get Opal Egg to lay an egg-invite guests-come on, Opal Egg! How hard is it to lay an egg? You’re a chicken!-bake the cake-Give Willa the best first birthday party ever! But, in typical Starla Jean fashion, a few surprises are waiting to derail the determined girl… but could they be…good surprises?

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