![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Hayley's dad has a new girlfriend, Annie, who is ten years younger than him, and Hayley's not comfortable around her at first. Money is tight, and Hayley's mom goes on the hunt for a new job. Serious matters are treated with compassion and truth: After her parents divorce, Hayley, her younger sister, Chloe, and her mom move in with her grandmother. ![]() This series has just the right mix of ingredients for tween readers: a thoughtful, considerate protagonist, distinct characters, each with their own flavor, fun times, steady pacing, and a pinch of secrets. When working in the kitchen, Hayley feels like she's in control, and things seem more manageable. ![]() With so many things in Hayley's life changing, she finds solace in baking and in being in her grandmother's café, The Tea Room. She'd rather be stirring up a new batch of cupcakes. Hungry for a sweet series of books? Order up the Confectionately Yours series by Lisa Papademetriou and meet Hayley, a seventh-grade girl whose life just got shaken up by her parents' divorce. ![]()
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