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Pie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011

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Sarah Weeks

Pie

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

183

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ipswitch, Pennsylvania • 1950s

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

930L

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Super Short Summary

In Sarah Weeks's mid-grade novel Pie, 10-year-old Alice Anderson navigates a summer of mystery and adventure in 1955 Ipswitch, Pennsylvania, after the sudden death of her beloved aunt Polly, who left behind a famous pie shop and a secret piecrust recipe. With help from her classmate Charlie, Alice untangles the secrets surrounding Polly's legacy and the community's future.

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Humorous

Playful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

13,039 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Sarah Weeks' Pie delights with its charming characters and heartfelt story, appealing to middle-grade readers. The book effectively blends mystery and nostalgia, with poignant themes of family and friendship. Some critics, however, find its plot predictable, and the 1950s setting may feel anachronistic to younger audiences. Overall, an engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Pie?

Readers who would enjoy Pie by Sarah Weeks are typically preteens and young adolescents who appreciate heartwarming, family-centric stories. Fans of Joanne Birdsall's The Penderwicks and Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie will find similar charm, relatable characters, and themes of friendship and community in this engaging middle-grade novel.

4.3

13,039 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

183

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ipswitch, Pennsylvania • 1950s

Topic
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

930L

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