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April Hare's new bakery has an order of two hundred apple tarts for the Mayor, and she enlists March, her racecar driver brother, and Hammond the Pig to make the delivery.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a quick, funny adventure that kids can finish in one sitting, this is it. April Hare runs a bakery and gets a huge order from the Mayor, so she rounds up her racecar-driving brother March and a pig named Hammond to help deliver two hundred apple tarts across town and things definitely don't go according to plan. The humor comes from the quirky animal characters and the silly chaos of trying to haul a massive delivery through whatever disasters hit them, which is exactly the kind of energetic, fast-paced story that keeps kids turning pages. It's perfect for readers in 4th through 8th grade, especially kids who like slapstick comedy or stories where animals have jobs just like people. At just under 1,500 words, it's a great pick for reluctant readers who want something fun without a huge time commitment. Parents will appreciate that it's lighthearted and wholesome, with nothing scary or concerning just good old-fashioned comedy about teamwork and not giving up when things go wrong. If your kid enjoyed books like "The Bad Guys" or other silly graphic-influenced chapter books, they'll likely love this one too.