12-year old Isabel seems trapped in a world where nothing special ever happens to her.  She dreams of traveling and being noticed for being good at something.  She lives in a small town in Oregon with an insecure mother who wants to open a cupcake shop.  The whole family rallies behind her, lead by Isabel, who shares her mother’s love of baking.  Family love, friendship, and determination to succeed are all themes that run throughout the book.  The happy ending will satisfy the reader who cheers the family on throughout the book.