In this colorful and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, the reader is greeted by lovable food characters. The characters range from a cupcake to a bag of sugar to an eggplant. The main character, Cupcake, owns a bakery that everyone loves to frequent. When he finds out that his friend, Eggplant, will soon be traveling to Turkey, he becomes very excited. Eggplant’s family in Turkey knows Cupcake’s idol, Turkish Delight. Cupcake saves his money for months in order to be able to have enough to get a ticket. But as the trip approaches Eggplant cannot go because he has been laid off. Being a good friend Cupcake pays for Eggplant’s way to Turkey. Depressed Cupcake begins to let his business go. Will Cupcake become himself again? When Eggplant returns he hatches a plan for Cupcake.
References
Varon, S. (2011). Bake sale. New York, New York: First Second.
*First reference for cover art.
-Naomi Emory, The Bookish Educator
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