Summer Showers
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015

Summer Showers

By Kate Hannigan, Brooke Boynton Hughes (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the Cupcake Cousins series

A family heirloom vanishes during a baby shower. Can Delia and Willow solve the mystery before it's too late?

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256 pages
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At Whispering Pines, Delia and Willow face a culinary crisis when a family heirloom disappears during a baby shower. With Willow's injured hand and kitchen chaos, the cousins must unravel the mystery before the celebration ends. Is the missing keepsake hidden in the cupcake batter? As they navigate family dynamics and unexpected twists, Delia and Willow's bond is tested. Will they find the heirloom and save the day? Join the cousins in this delightful tale of family, friendship, and a dash of mystery.

From the publisher

It’s summertime, and the Bumpus family is growing! Aunt Rosie and Uncle Jonathan are expecting, and the entire family gathers together at Whispering Pines for a baby shower. But with Willow’s injured hand and big sisters pushing their way into the kitchen, it looks like Delia and Willow might have to surrender their aprons. When Grandma gives each of the grandchildren a family heirloom, suddenly Delia’s goes missing. Could it be lost in the cupcake’s batter? Follow the tasty recipes once again as Delia and Willow solve the mystery of the missing keepsake and celebrate the arrival of even more cousins in the second book in this charming series. Praise for Cupcake Cousins [D]ebut novelist Hannigan has assembled all the ingredients for an entertaining and gentle-natured family tale. – Publishers Weekly Hughes’ cheery black-and-white illustrations capture the cousins’ exuberance, highlighting both misadventures and sentimental moments. . . . Hannigan’s lively tale celebrates family and friendship. – Kirkus Reviews

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
830L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about new babiesBooks about familyBooks about bakingBooks about cousins
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
174617
Publication
Published
June 7, 2016
First published
June 2, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484723623

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