Confectionately Yours #1: Save the Cupcake! (18 page)
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Authors: Papademetriou Lisa
“Just don’t ask for my help robbing any banks,” I tell her.
“Please. Look at the lecture I got just for trying to take a pumpkin!”
Between us, it isn’t so heavy, but it is a little awkward to carry. Plus, the pumpkin patch is muddy. I trip over halfrotted squash as we squish our way — slowly, carefully — to the edge of the field.
“Let’s take a little break,” Meghan says. “Put it down on three. One, two —”
And that’s when the police car pulls up.
Excerpt copyright © 2012 by Lisa Papademetriou.
LISA PAPADEMETRIOU
is the author of numerous books for young readers, including
Sixth-Grade Glommers, Norks, and Me; How to Be a Girly Girl in Just Ten Days;
and the
Accidentally Fabulous
series. She was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2010, and is also allergic to soy, dairy, egg, yeast, and shellfish. Luckily, her sister, Zoë, is a talented baker. For gluten-free, allergy-friendly versions of all of the recipes in this book, please visit Lisa’s website,
www.lisapapa.com
.
All activities in this book should be performed with adult supervision. The publisher and author disclaim all liability for any accidents or injuries or loss that may occur as a result of the use or misuse of the information and guidance given in this book.
Copyright © 2012 by Lisa Papademetriou
Recipes copyright © 2012 by Zoë Papademetriou
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First printing, May 2012
Cover photo by Michael Frost
Cover design by Yaffa Jaskoll
e-ISBN 978-0-545-39226-6
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