Close to Famous

Butterscotch muffins- I never wanted one before but everytime I picked up Close to Famous it was the first thing that came to my mind.  Joan Bauer makes you drool wanting one of her main character Foster's muffins or cupcakes as well as wanting to purchase your very own "Bake and Take"!  Joan Bauer tells us the story of Foster, a middle school girl on the run from her mother's abusive boyfriend  who finds herself in a very small town with it's own set of problems.  However, some truly down to earth characters help Foster and her mother find friendship and support to conquer their troubles.  You will root for Foster and several of the quirky characters throughout this entire book.  I loved it and I also have a finer appreciation for muffins and cupcakes!