The Secret of Honeycake by Kimberly Newton Fusco
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Format: E-ARC
Number of pages: 368 pages
Publishing: January 21st, 2025
Source: Blue Slip Media
Hurricane is such a delight. In a lot of ways, she reminds me of Pippi Longstocking in terms of her energy and desire to dress comfortably. And Aunt Claire is lovely. As I said I truly believe she has the best of intentions, having never had children herself to raise. She even consults the local women's club for pointers and is reading "mothering" handbooks. As Hurricane's independence begins to grow, her aunt also begins changing. Even learning to drive the car, which is most comedic. The story has a very nostalgic feel, little bit of Emily of New Moon and Anne of Green Gables. With Mr. Keats being a little like Matthew Cuthbert. Just like the cover, this was a warm, cozy and inviting read for me. I appreciated the authors note at the end discussing the inspiration for her story, information for the sources of research on TB and class lesson suggestions.
Favorite lines: "I see, Mr. Keats says now pouring more tea. And I can tell that he does because he's giving me every ounce of his attention. He looks me in the eye, soft and warm, and the sun shines through me."
**A huge thank you to Blue Slip Media for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review. **