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When Mia’s community bake sale approaches, she turns to the famed baking‑talent fairy Dulcie for help. Together, they craft delightful treats that could win the local contest. However, Dulcie’s magical clock mandates her return to Never‑Land before the baking is finished, threatening the completion of their collaboration. Mia must decide whether to rely on her own skills or find another way to finish the sweets, all while navigating the whimsical pressures of a magical and human world.
The story blends the charm of fairy‑tale magic with the everyday challenges of friendship and community work, offering young readers a mix of culinary adventure and imaginative wonder. Readers are invited to watch how teamwork, creativity, and perseverance play out when a glittering fairy’s time runs out.
Set in a lush, ever‑changing Never‑land and a familiar neighborhood, this tale explores the sweetness of collaboration, the excitement of contests, and the magic that lives within ordinary cooking.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kiki Thorpe
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