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Sixth‑grader Cricket discovers the perfect desserts for her school’s events, sharing her culinary creations with classmates. Alongside recipes for Zucchini "Apple" Crisp, No‑Bake Orange Balls, and a Mystery Ingredient Chocolate Cake, the book celebrates teamwork, creativity, and the joy of baking in a friendly school setting.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Johanna Hurwitz
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