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Pie
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Book Brief
183
Novel • Fiction
Ipswitch, Pennsylvania • 1950s
2011
Middle grade
8-12 years
930L
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
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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 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.
13,039 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
183
Novel • Fiction
Ipswitch, Pennsylvania • 1950s
2011
Middle grade
8-12 years
930L
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