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by Alison Jackson (Author), Tuesday Mourning (Illustrator)
Twelve-year-old Evie Carson lives with her mom. In an apartment across the lake, Evie's celebrity-chef dad is starting a new life with his young second wife, Angie, who's expecting twins. To make matters worse, Evie's dad has custody of the beloved family dog. Navigating her new family situation is difficult, and Evie turns to her love of cooking as a way to stay connected to her father. Through cooking classes, Evie finds an unexpected friend in Corey, whose eccentric aunt Shanti might be able to make everyone a little happier. Evie learns to look outside herself, help others, and make friends where she never thought she could (she also learns to make a pretty darn good soufflé).
Author Biography
ALISON JACKSON is the author of several books for young readers, including If the Shoe Fits and I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Pie. Ms. Jackson, a former librarian, lives with her family in Orlando, Florida.
TUESDAY MOURNING has illustrated the covers of over fifteen chapter books and has a few of her own children's books in the works. She lives with her family in Knoxville, Tennessee.
