![]() Papademetriou did a great job depicting the way a teenager might really justify engaging in behavior that they know to be wrong. I found it particularly interesting that in this book, Hayley made a series of bad decisions, the kinds that are probably typical among teenagers. To be honest, there really isn't a lot of cheer in this book, other than the hope that comes with a couple budding friendships. While struggling through her parents' divorce, she loses her two best friends, she pines over a crush, and she finds herself the victim of mean girl behavior. Okay, she has a particular talent for baking cupcakes, and happens to be able to sell them in her grandmother's cafe, but otherwise she really seems normal. She's just a regular kid, trying to deal with regular middle school problems. I liked that Hayley continued to be relatable. Besides fleshing out some characters with autism and food allergies, she also introduces a new character who is Latino. ![]() In this sequel to Save the Cupcake!, Lisa Papademetriou continues her commitment to diversity. ![]()
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