Books like Mia's recipe for disaster by Coco Simon
Mia’s excitement to enter a Design‑a‑Dress contest for budding designers ages 12‑16 quickly turns into stress when she realizes the hands‑on work of designing and sewing a dress. While trying to finish her entry, she and her friend Katie clash over fashion choices. Misunderstandings cascade into a big argument, making Mia’s creative pursuit messy as well as metaphorically a recipe for disaster. Amid friendship, contests, and cupcake parties, Mia learns to manage her time, handle criticism, and keep her dreams alive.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Coco Simon
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