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Reviewed by Jennie More for Readers' Favorite
Dodging Cupcakes by Laura Pashley is the story of a seventh-grade girl, Mindy, who moves from Chicago to a small town, Oglesby, with her father. In Chicago, she was a student at a private school, but in Oglesby, she joined a school that was once an old motel. Even after decades, the building looks more like a motel than a school. Her father attended this school in his youth and has fond memories. Despite the many changes in her life, Mindy is determined to show her classmates what a fun and intelligent girl she is, make many friends, and be accepted. However, with this goal top of her mind, Mindy makes more adversaries than friends. In her hope to win the friendship of one of the most popular boys in school, Charlie, she only alienates and offends him at every turn. Dodging Cupcakes is about discovering yourself while building bridges in the challenging game of social dynamics among preteens.
Dodging Cupcakes by Laura Pashley is a charming, entertaining, and heartwarming children’s book. Mindy is a good girl whose intentions are not bad but are slightly misdirected. Like any young person, she must learn to smooth out the rough edges of her personality and interactions with others. These are flaws that every child displays in their life as they learn to know themselves. Dodging Cupcakes teaches children an important life lesson about friendship and collaboration. The story is well-written and easy to read and follow. Mindy is a very relatable character. The lesson became evident, especially towards the end, and I enjoyed discovering it along the way. This book has a lovely message for young readers.
