also known as Ursula Vernon, and this book is definitely a bit more middle grade than her usual Kingfisher fare. Great book, the plot held up, kudos to our kid protagonist pointing out that she would not have had to be a hero if the adults in charge had put the minimum effort into doing their jobs (something more kid protagonists in this sort of book need to both realize and say).
One small comment. In the footnote, our beloved author states that she learned baking specifically for this book, she's not really a baker - and I gotta say, I guessed that already. Not to ever criticize her, but at a few points I questioned whether our protagonist - or, more accurately, our author - really understood the difference between cookie dough and bread dough. It was a little jarring in what's really a well-written book.
Oh well, it's a petty thing.
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