Love Sugar Magic: A Dash of Trouble

Bok av Anna Meriano
"e;A charming and delectably sweet debut. Mischief, friendship, and a whole lot of heartLove Sugar Magic has it all."e;ZoraidaCrdova, award-winning author of the Brooklyn Brujas series.This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. Its a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Leonora Logroos family owns the most beloved bakery in Rose Hill, Texas, spending their days conjuring delicious cookies and cakes for any occasion. And no occasion is more important than the annual Dia de los Muertos festival.Leo hopes that this might be the year that she gets to help prepare for the big celebrationbut, once again, she is told shes too young.Sneaking out of school and down to the bakery, she discovers that her mother, aunt, and four older sisters have in fact been keeping a big secret: theyre brujaswitches of Mexican ancestrywho pour a little bit of sweet magic into everything that they bake. Leo knows that she has magical ability as well and is more determined than ever to join the family businesseven if she cant let her mama and hermanas know about it yet.And when her best friend, Caroline, has a problem that needs solving, Leo has the perfect opportunity to try out her craft.Its just one little spell, after allwhat could possibly go wrong? Debut author Anna Meriano brings us the first book in a delightful new series filled to the brim with amor, azcar, y magia.