In a slightly magical world where everyone has a Talent, eleven-year-old Cady is an orphan with a phenomenal Talent for cake baking. But little does she know that fate has set her on a journey from the moment she was born. And her destiny leads her to a mysterious address that houses a lost luggage emporium, an old recipe, a family of children searching for their own Talents, and a Talent Thief who will alter her life forever.
However, these encounters hold the key to Cady's past and how she became an orphan. If she's lucky, fate may reunite her with her long-lost parent.
Lisa Graff adds a pinch of magic to a sharply crafted plot to create a novel that will have readers wondering about fate and the way we're all connected.
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"While the 11-year-old is the star of this tale, the novel integrates an expertly developed cast of supporting characters who all have their own amazing stories. Not until the very end do readers see how their paths intertwine.... Sprinkled throughout is a generous helping of cake recipes, perfectly suited to each of the characters, just begging to be tried." — Mandy Laferriere, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 8 - 12 |
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Author | Lisa Graff |
ISBN | 0147510139 |
Publication Date | Feb 6, 2014 |
Publisher | Puffin |
Award Winners | Parents’ Choice Award |
Language | English |