Sprinkles and Secrets

Gr 4—7—In this sequel to It's Raining Cupcakes (S & S, 2010), Isabel has won a baking contest and now it is her BFF's turn to make her dream of becoming an actress come true. The only problem is that the TV commercial Sophie's been offered is for Beatrice's Brownies, the rival bakery to Isabel's family's shop. When she has to choose between her big break and her best friend, she stalls by lying. The story is told in a similar style to the first book with chapter headings named after favorite treats. Sophie is a likable girl who cares very much about her friends. However, as in the previous story, supporting characters lack depth, including Isabel. Sophie's creative solutions to her problems are realistically kidlike, and the happy ending will give readers the warm and fuzzies, as will the included recipes.—Terry Ann Lawler, Phoenix Public Library, AZ