(3) 4-6 In the third Bliss novel, Rosemary is kidnapped by the Mostess Snack Cake Corporation and forced to use her magical baking skills for evil. With some newfound friends and her siblings, Rosemary uses the Bliss family's magical recipes to turn the company's nefarious plan on its head. This whimsical adventure melds baking, family camaraderie, magic, fantasy, and a good-versus-evil theme to diverting effect.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Erin McGuire. In Bliss, Rosemary's evil aunt stole the Bliss family "Cookery Booke." Now Rosemary challenges her aunt to a televised baking duel to win it back. With the help of a talking cat, the Bliss children visit the landmarks of Paris collecting ingredients such as "unspoiled rainfall" to use in the contest. Readers will enjoy accompanying these kitchen magicians on their Parisian adventure.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson

(3) 4-6 Rosemary Bliss promises not to unlock the family's magical cookbook ("Bliss Cookery Booke") while her parents are away, but the opportunity arises. Rose; her siblings Thyme, Sage, and Parsley; and a beautiful stranger named "Aunt" Lily experiment with magical recipes that wreak havoc on the town. This whimsical adventure melds baking, sibling camaraderie, magic, and fantasy to diverting effect.

Reviewer: Sophie Williamson