Books Like The Sweetheart Deal
Families who loved The Sweetheart Deal by Holly Kowitt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Sweetheart Deal by Holly Kowitt often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is navigating the tricky social hierarchies of cliques or feeling the first real itch for financial and creative independence. It is a lighthearted yet relatable story about Leo, a boy who decides to start his own cookie-selling business to gain some autonomy and respect. Beyond the humor and the baking, the story explores the resilience needed to stand out in a crowd and the courage to follow a passion that might not fit the 'cool' mold. Parents will appreciate how it models problem-solving and the reality of trial and error in a low-stakes, age-appropriate setting. It is perfect for children aged 9 to 12 who are beginning to define themselves outside of their family and school expectations.
