Comfort and Connection: Discovering The Secret of Honeycake
Discover the heartwarming story of Hurricane in The Secret of Honeycake.
This charming children’s book explores themes of comfort and finding your voice through unexpected connections.
Does your child ever felt like a fish out of water, struggling to find their place in a new and unfamiliar environment?
This delightful book beautifully captures that type of experience through the story of a young girl named Hurricane.
A Glimpse into Hurricane’s World
When Hurricane’s world turns upside down, she finds herself living with her Aunt Claire, a woman of strong opinions and even stronger Latin phrases.
She is quiet and reserved, so she struggles to adapt to her new life in the city.
However, a series of unexpected friendships—including a kind boy who cares for injured animals and a lonely, flea-bitten cat—begin to draw her out of her shell.
Through these connections, she gradually discovers her own voice and finds a sense of belonging in her new surroundings.
Unpacking the Heart of the Story: Key Themes
- Finding Your Voice: Her journey is a testament to the power of self-discovery and finding the courage to be yourself.
- The Importance of Friendship: The book highlights the transformative power of friendship.
- Comfort and Belonging: She learns how finding a sense of belonging can bring comfort during times of change and uncertainty.
- Intergenerational Relationships: The dynamic between the girl and her aunt adds another layer to the story, exploring the complexities of family relationships.
A Heartwarming Tale of Connection and Comfort
This heartwarming story will resonate with middle grade readers.
Order The Secret of Honeycake now and be among the first to discover this enchanting story!
The Secret of Honeycake
Knopf Books for Young Readers
isbn 978-0593121771
Pub Date 1/21/25
Synopsis
Hurricane is quiet while her Aunt Claire is a force of nature with very particular ideas–and a host of Latin sayings to back them up.
When Hurricane gets stuck living with her, she retreats into herself…until a series of unexpected friends, including a mangy cat, help her find her voice in a whole new way.
A recipe for The World’s Most Comforting, Twelve-Layer Honeycake:
1 quiet girl named Hurricane, who runs like the wind along the Mighty Atlantic with her old dog Brody-Bear.
1 imperious aunt, who steps up when Hurricane’s world turns upside down.
1 kind-hearted boy, who helps wounded animals (and may smell a little of fish)
1 lonely and flea-bitten cat with a ragged ear and a crooked tail.
1 gentle chauffeur, who knows exactly what to say…and when not to say a thing.
Mix them all together in big, fancy house in the city.
What you get might surprise you.
Author
Kimberly Newton Fusco
Suggested Ages
8 to 12 years old
3rd to 7th Grade
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