Description

This third book in Kathryn Littlewood's acclaimed Bliss trilogy mixes the down-home heart punch of Ingrid Law's Newbery Honor Book Savvy, the always-on-the-edge-of-chaos comedy of Cheaper by the Dozen, and a humorous magic all its own to create a thoroughly original confection, a delicious guilty pleasure for readers of all ages.

Rose won back her family's magical Cookery Booke in an international baking competition in A Dash of Magic, the second novel in the series. Rose is now world famous—so famous, in fact, that Mr. Butter, head of the Mostess Corporation, has kidnapped her so that she can develop new and improved magical recipes for his company's snack cakes. With the magically enhanced Dinkies and Moony Pies, Mr. Butter plans to take over the world.

Together with her brothers, their talking cat and mouse, and an unlikely team of bakers, Rose must overthrow Mr. Butter before he destroys civilization, one magically evil snack cake at a time.


  • Magical Baking: When the Bliss family’s secret cookbook is threatened, Rose must use her unique talents to fight back against a recipe for disaster.
  • Talking Animals: With help from her ever-sarcastic talking cat, Gus, and a brave mouse named Jacques, Rose has allies in the unlikeliest of places.
  • High-Stakes Hijinks: From escaping a kidnapping to overthrowing a snack cake empire, this adventure is packed with the fast-paced action that fans of the series will love.
  • Kids Fantasy Book Series: The delightful and action-packed conclusion to the Bliss trilogy, perfect for young readers who love stories about family, friendship, and food magic.

About the author(s)

Kathryn Littlewood is a writer, actress, comedienne, and bon vivant who lives in New York City, works often in Los Angeles, and has a sweet tooth for pain au chocolat and sweet novels for middle-grade readers. This, her third novel, joins Bliss and A Dash of Magic in the Bliss trilogy.

Erin McGuire is an illustrator of picture books and middle grade novels, including Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu, the Nancy Drew Diaries series, and Sleeping Beauty by Cynthia Rylant. When not drawing, she enjoys reading, cooking, and camping. Erin lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and two cats. Visit her online at www.emcguire.net.

Reviews

Prasie for BLISS: “A heroine with baking in her blood and a zany plot liberally sprinkled with humor blend into fun family adventure. Lighthearted bliss.” - Kirkus Reviews

Praise for BLISS: “Quite delicious and very funny.” - Wall Street Journal

Praise for A DASH OF MAGIC: “Readers will savor this latest Bliss family adventure...Fantastic fantastical fare.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Sure to entice aspiring chefs as well as lovers of sweets and stirring adventures...Like a good cup of hot chocolate, this book will leave readers satisfied.” - School Library Journal

“The book follows a winning recipe: a well-meaning heroine and lots of cake.” - ALA Booklist

More Siblings

More Family

More Juvenile Fiction

More Fantasy & Magic

More Cooking & Food

More Art

More Girls & Women

More New Baby

More Marriage & Divorce

More Stories in Verse

More Blended Families