Alicia! Henry said. Shes the recipe thief. Alicia? Alicia, who works for me at Sweets? Mama Tova said, surprised. Unfortunately, yes, Jessie said. Alicia stole the recipe. We need to talk to her. It should be easy to find her. Mama Tova looked around...
As soon as Mama Tova arrived at the tent with Grandfather, the Aldens told her what they had discovered. Together they walked over to the judging table. What are you doing here? Mr. Kandinsky asked Mama Tova. If you have changed your mind about selli...
Theres nowhere to park, said Grandfather as he drove around the BakeMart lot. It looks like the whole town of Greenfield turned out for the contest today. In front of the factory, a huge white tent had been erected. Balloons, posters and colorful ban...
The next day, Mama Tovas shop was crowded as usual. Dont say anything yet, Henry whispered. Benny, Violet, and Jessie were sitting at a small table in the center of the room, waiting for their cue. Henry was at the next table. He had a plan. I want t...
When Grandfather dropped off the Aldens at Sweets, Alicia, Mrs. Waldman, and Mama Tova were busy getting ready for the days business. Outside the store, on the sidewalk near the newly planted flowers, Jessie took out her notebook. I think we should r...
The next afternoon, Grandfather drove the children to the BakeMart factory. When he pulled up in front, he told them, I have some errands to run nearby. Ill be back for you children in half an hour. Perfect, Jessie said. Thats just long enough for us...
At lunch the next day, Grandfather had an announcement to make. Mama Tova called a little while ago. She wants us all to come to Sweets before the store opens. Did something else bad happen? Benny asked. No, Grandfather said. She wants to thank you f...
After dinner that night Jessie took Watch for a walk. They were walking towards the park when Watch began to bark. Whats going on, boy? she asked the dog, trying to calm him down. A woman was coming through the park carrying a pink cake box. She walk...
The bell to the cupcake shops door jingled. A tall man entered the store. He wore a suit and his dark hair and mustache were very neatly trimmed. Mama Tova looked up. Oh, Mr. Kandinsky. Youre back. Good day, Mama Tova, Mr. Kandinsky said. I hope you...
Come on, hurry! six-year-old Benny Alden said, tugging his sister Violets hand, practically dragging her down the sidewalk. Mama Tova just took the cupcakes out of the oven! Until a few months ago, the Aldens neighbor Maria Tovanoff, who was known to...
