The Pie-Piper
Debra Tracy
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(Picky Kids Press, Dec. 16, 2013)
A hilarious, laugh-out-loud short-story for 8-13-year-olds and anyone who loves baking!Some of the world’s most beloved stories are about children whose parents have high expectations for them to follow a lofty career—doctor, lawyer, politician—they just aren’t cut out for or interested in. So what do you do when your dad is Governor of your state, and he demands you one-up him, okay, maybe ten-up-him, and study to be President of the United States? Especially when all you want to do is bake pies and cakes?That’s the problem 13-year-old Henry Slush faces when he accidentally discovers that he is a baker equal to The Ace of Cakes, and a cake decorator equal to Michelangelo—according to top food magazines.Henry has his work cut out for him talking his dad into letting him be true to himself and follow his passion—or maybe he needs a little help from his ally—The President of the United States!Award-Winning Author Debra Tracy’s short stories have appeared in book anthologies published by Meadowbrook Press and Spider magazine. For more excellent reading, check out Debra Tracy's other short stories (Finding Jack! Puss In Boots Purveyor of Leather and Other Fine Paw Wear, Chop Shop) and novels: Peridot the Secret Portal, Peridot the Secret Rescue, Monet's Fun Camp, and Meet the Tanners.Adventure, fantasy, humor, and fun, at its best!I’ll be your best friend if you leave a review! :)