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  My aunt and uncle adopted Molly from Korea and then my aunt had a surprise baby, Kelsey. I liked having them both in my grade—they were so different that they each added a lot in different ways—but we all had our own small friend groups.

  “Hey, Kels,” I said.

  I wanted to hear Casey’s news, but I wasn’t sure if it was for public consumption. I glanced at her and she looked ready to burst.

  “Guess what?” Casey said, looking all around the busy hallway. She lowered her voice to a throaty whisper and Kelsey and I leaned in. “We’re getting a new student today!”

  “A new student? Now?” blurted Kelsey loudly, swiveling her head and generally making a Kelsey-like scene. Kelsey doesn’t do anything in a small way.

  “Shhh!” said Casey. “My mom will kill me if she thinks I’m spilling news.”

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  Ready, Set, Bake!

  Coco Simon

  About the Author

  From cupcakes to ice cream, and now… donuts! Having written more than thirty books about middle-school girls, cupcakes, and ice cream, Coco Simon decided it was time for yet another change, so she’s switched her focus from ice cream to another favorite treat, donuts! When she’s not daydreaming about yummy snacks, Coco edits children’s books and has written close to one hundred books for children, tweens, and young adults.

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  Jacket illustrated by Joanie Stone

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  ISBN 978-1-5344-7373-7 (hc)

  ISBN 978-1-5344-7372-0 (pbk)

  ISBN 978-1-5344-7374-4 (eBook)

  Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 2020940546