The Power of Poppy Pendle

Poppy Pendle was born on the floor of the Patisserie Marie Clairebakery in the little town of Potts Bottom. When, as an infant, Poppy unexpectedly performs her first bit of magic, her parents, Edith and Roger, know their dream has come true. Their daughter has inherited the family gift. But as Poppy grows up she isn't as thrilled about her magical talents. Even though she was born into a long line of witches, has inherited the extraordinary gifts of famed Great-Grandmother Mabel, and is enrolled at the exclusive Ruthersfield Academy, a school for witchcraft, she wants to be a baker instead. Making yummy lemon cakes, buttery almond cookies, chocolate melt-aways, and caramel crunch cookies is Poppy's passion--and it makes her happy. Poppy Pendle has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. "Whose life is it anyway?" she asks.

Rating

4

Pages

272

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Year

2012