One Hundred Spaghetti Strings

“One Hundred Spaghetti Strings is one hundred percent satisfying. A perfectly blended concoction.” —Julie Sternberg, acclaimed author of Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie This brave and heartwarming middle grade novel will leave your belly rumbling and your heart full. Because when life hands you lemons, it’s time to get cooking! Perfect for fans of Sarah Weeks, Leslie Connor, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Since Steffy was little, she and her older sister, Nina, have lived with their beloved Auntie Gina. But when the girls’ dad comes home to live with them, everything changes. So Steffy does what she does best: She cooks her way through the hardest year of her life. Sometimes it feels like everything but the kitchen sink is being thrown at her—too many ingredients that don't quite work. And all Steffy wants is for her family to be whole again. Can her recipes help bring them back together? One Hundred Spaghetti Strings also includes over twenty recipes—which Steffy cooks throughout the book—so aspiring young chefs can try them out when they’re done reading! For Steffy, cooking isn't just a hobby—it's the one recipe she has for putting her family back together. A Heartwarming Story: When eleven-year-old Steffy’s dad suddenly returns, her beloved aunt moves out, leaving Steffy to find comfort and strength in the one place she feels in control: the kitchen. A Middle Grade Coming of Age: Navigating fifth grade, new bras, and a family that feels like it’s falling apart is a lot for one girl to handle. A Heartfelt Sister Story: Steffy and her older sister, Nina, have always been a team. But with everything changing, their bond will be tested like never before. Over 20 Kid-Friendly Recipes: Young chefs can create Steffy’s favorite dishes right alongside her, from comforting banana bread to one hundred strings of spaghetti.