Ready, Set, Dough!

By: Kelly J. Baptist

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin

From Kelly J. Baptist, the award-winning author of Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero, comes a story about Zoe Sparks, an over-enthusiastic cookie-dough seller who wishes to win a laptop from her school fundraiser. Of course, there's unexpected competition, bad music, strained friendships, and over-the-top ideas that go horribly wrong.

Spunky sixth-grader Zoe Sparks has discovered a unique way to get the laptop of her dreams—to win it! If Zoe can sell more tubs of cookie dough than anyone in her school, the laptop is hers. It’s the first step to becoming a prize-winning journalist! But her win-at-all-costs attitude is starting to drive a wedge between Zoe, her best friend Felix, and her family. Zoe may be a top cookie-dough seller in her class, but is winning the prize really worth it?

Critic reviews

"Baptist uses humor to explore themes of navigating family, school, and community; this story will resonate with anyone who has dreamed of winning big." —The Horn Book

"Baptist crafts a spunky, focused female character who has tons of drive, great goals, and funny insight....A fun, relatable realistic fiction title recommended for all middle grade readers and collections." —School Library Journal

"Baptist explores themes of class and wealth disparity through Zoe’s stubbornly determined first-person POV, and enriches the narrative with distinct and unforgettably rendered characters." —Publishers Weekly

"A funny, heartfelt romp, with a charming protagonist at its heart." —Kirkus Reviews

Another hit!

I loved the characters. The plot was both intriguing and engaging. The main character went from someone I was annoyed with to someone I wholeheartedly rooted for. My only complaint is that the author’s next book isn’t out yet. I’ve enjoyed all of Kelly J. Baptist’s books starting with Isaiah Dunn.