How To Almost Win a Gingerbread Contest

Afraid she's losing the only friend she'll ever have, eleven-year-old Angie Paysley cooks up an elaborate scheme to win her back by entering the famous Cinnamon Falls gingerbread contest. But when Angie's dreams crumble, she's shocked to find a sweet, meddlesome sugar sprite, named Hazel Feffersnap, sentenced to solve three human problems, repairing her gingerbread town in the middle of the night.

Hazel's baking magic seems like a wish come true, but Angie will soon learn that nothing is simple when it comes to sugar sprites. To protect her beloved Cinnamon Falls and clear Hazel's name, Angie will have to weather sprinkle storms, sour sprites with secret agendas, and an explosive cookie exchange guaranteed to make her the least popular kid in sixth grade, all while discovering that even without a recipe friendship has a way of finding you when you least expect it.

HOW TO ALMOST WIN A GINGERBREAD CONTEST is a cozy middle grade fantasy adventure with small town vibes and themes of friendship, bravery, and the worries that come with moving from elementary to middle school. A perfect holiday read for kids 8-12; it's a story that can be enjoyed all year long.