The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen, reviewed by Amy Churchill, Branch Head Zauel Memorial Library
Bantam, 2008, 288 pages, $22.00
This enchanting read for older teens, blends food, magic and personal discovery. Living a predictable privileged life, Josey Cirrini spends her days taking care of her domineering mother and her nights secretly indulging in her passion for junk food. Her life is turned upside down by a surprise visit from a free spirited local woman Della Lee, who takes up residence in Josey’s closet and pushes her to make friends and experience life. Through the help of her “Fairy godmother”, Della Lee, Josey finds herself exploring her life and her family’s history in a new way.
Bantam, 2008, 288 pages, $22.00
This enchanting read for older teens, blends food, magic and personal discovery. Living a predictable privileged life, Josey Cirrini spends her days taking care of her domineering mother and her nights secretly indulging in her passion for junk food. Her life is turned upside down by a surprise visit from a free spirited local woman Della Lee, who takes up residence in Josey’s closet and pushes her to make friends and experience life. Through the help of her “Fairy godmother”, Della Lee, Josey finds herself exploring her life and her family’s history in a new way.
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