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nuzhath's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
verity1089's review
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
waterlilydragon's review against another edition
5.0
A really heart-warming story, but with a sad ending!
antoniasophie03's review against another edition
5.0
A really heart-warming story, but with a sad ending!
bibliotheca_draconum's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
3.0
laurapatriciarose's review
4.0
Originally posted on:> http://lauraslittlebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/08/blog-tour-secret-cooking-club-by-laurel.html
The Secret Cooking Club tells the story of twelve year old Scarlett who is the star or victim as Scarlett feels, of her Mum's popular blog. Everyone at school knows the blog is about her and Scarlett is eager to stay as much out of the spotlight as possible and that means not joining in any activities. One night as she is just about to go to sleep she hears a noise in the house next door and goes to investigate. Here she finds the most stunning kitchen left empty by their elderly neighbour who is currently in hospital. This is when Scarlett decides to bake and her life begins to transform for the better and how The Secret Cooking Club begins.
There are just some stories that you can instantly get into and The Secret Cooking Club is one of them. It was just one of those really enjoyable reads and I loved the focus of Scarlett's Mum being a blogger as this seems to be becoming the norm as more and more of us have blogs. I definitely think this is a great book for kids of all ages and also great to read along with them is they are that little bit younger.
The Secret Cooking Club was such a great idea in the story and it was great to see Scarlett coming out of her shell and making new friends and learning how to cook. It made me want to start baking again and I think it will also encourage readers to do the same. I also admired the respect for the elderly this book promotes and it was definitely one that pulled at the heartstrings too.
A book that will pull you in, make you laugh and make you want to start up your own SecretCooking Club.
The Secret Cooking Club tells the story of twelve year old Scarlett who is the star or victim as Scarlett feels, of her Mum's popular blog. Everyone at school knows the blog is about her and Scarlett is eager to stay as much out of the spotlight as possible and that means not joining in any activities. One night as she is just about to go to sleep she hears a noise in the house next door and goes to investigate. Here she finds the most stunning kitchen left empty by their elderly neighbour who is currently in hospital. This is when Scarlett decides to bake and her life begins to transform for the better and how The Secret Cooking Club begins.
There are just some stories that you can instantly get into and The Secret Cooking Club is one of them. It was just one of those really enjoyable reads and I loved the focus of Scarlett's Mum being a blogger as this seems to be becoming the norm as more and more of us have blogs. I definitely think this is a great book for kids of all ages and also great to read along with them is they are that little bit younger.
The Secret Cooking Club was such a great idea in the story and it was great to see Scarlett coming out of her shell and making new friends and learning how to cook. It made me want to start baking again and I think it will also encourage readers to do the same. I also admired the respect for the elderly this book promotes and it was definitely one that pulled at the heartstrings too.
A book that will pull you in, make you laugh and make you want to start up your own SecretCooking Club.
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