Original Recipe

Finley's best friend Henry is about to turn nine, and Finley has a major problem: she has no idea what to give him for his birthday. He already owns all of her best creations! The school cook-off might be the perfect solution. The grand prize is a year's worth of Flying Pie Pizza, Henry's favorite. But coming up with something original and tasty is harder than it looks. As one crazy concoction leads to another, Finley discovers that cooking is just like the rest of life - things don't always turn out as planned and that friendship is the real prize.

For ages 6-8. From the Finley Flowers series.

*Fun, quirky stories for creative readers interested in arts and crafts

*Strong female protagonist

*Strong cross-gender friendship and family relationships

*Teaches creativity, problem-solving, and thinking outside the box

*Great for readers interested in learning about nature and the outdoors

*Teaches dealing with a bully/rival in a positive way