About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to juggle multiple interests and experiencing the growing pains of prioritizing their time. Part of the popular Dish series, this story follows Molly as she becomes deeply involved in organizing a Thanksgiving fundraiser for a food bank. While her passion for the cause is admirable, it begins to create friction with her friends and her commitments to their shared cooking business. It is a relatable exploration of how even good intentions can lead to social conflict if not managed with communication. This chapter book is ideal for readers aged 8 to 12 who are navigating the shift from simple childhood play to more complex community involvement. Parents will appreciate how it models the importance of gratitude and civic duty while providing a realistic look at middle-school friendship dynamics. It offers a gentle way to discuss how to honor commitments to friends while pursuing personal growth and new passions.
