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243 pp.
| Dutton |
September, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-525-42157-3$16.99
(4)
YA
To Penny, there's nothing great about Hog's Hollow, where her mom decided to move and open a bakery. Penny misses city life, struggles with her parents' separation, and is tormented by mean girls. Eventually--and predictably--she makes some friends (one a cute guy), and learns to appreciate small-town life. Though the story lacks originality, descriptions of Penny's cupcake creations are a treat.