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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Kathryn LittlewoodPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Collins Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 3.20cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.481kg ISBN: 9780062084231ISBN 10: 0062084232 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 14 February 2012 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsLittlewood's first novel mixes the sincere and the silly with entertaining results. --Publishers Weekly The children's attempts at magic and the subsequent flubs simply make this cannot-put-it-down delectable. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Humor abounds in this sweet story that stresses the importance of family, and readers will enjoy getting to know the eccentric Bliss family. --School Library Journal This sweet (but never syrupy) story has surprising substance and broad appeal. A humorous tone, clear, thoughtful writing, and a brisk pace will also ensure that this one is gobbled up quickly. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Delicious and exciting. --Washington Post Quite delicious and very funny. --Wall Street Journal A heroine with baking in her blood and a zany plot liberally sprinkled with humor blend into fun family adventure. Lighthearted bliss. --Kirkus Reviews Middle-grade readers who enjoy slapstick humor and fantastical adventures will get a generous helping of each here in what amounts to an impressive debut. --Boston Globe This sweet (but never syrupy) story has surprising substance and broad appeal. A humorous tone, clear, thoughtful writing, and a brisk pace will also ensure that this one is gobbled up quickly. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books The children's attempts at magic and the subsequent flubs simply make this cannot-put-it-down delectable. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) The children's attempts at magic and the subsequent flubs simply make this cannot-put-it-down delectable. Aunt Lilly adds an extra menacing element, giving the story more depth and suspense. Littlewood sets the stage for a sequel which readers will eagerly anticipate upon devouring this enjoyable morsel. --Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Author InformationKathryn Littlewood is a writer, actress, comedienne, and bon vivant who lives in New York City, works often in Los Angeles, and has a sweet tooth for pain au chocolat and sweet novels for middle-grade readers. This, her third novel, joins Bliss and A Dash of Magic in the Bliss trilogy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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