
In the second installment of the Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby sets her sights on becoming the world's best baker. After mastering her cookies, she eagerly enters a local grocery store's baking competition, convinced she's winner material. Her research and supply shopping quickly spiral, however, leading to her money, and her parents' patience, running out. This heartwarming story, told through engaging graphic novel panels, explores themes of perseverance, creativity, and the true definition of success beyond just winning. It's a relatable and humorous read for early to late elementary readers, reminiscent of beloved characters like Junie B. Jones and Ramona Quimby.
In the second book in the Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby discovers the true meaning of winning when she enters a baking contest, perfect for fans of THE CUPCAKE DIARIES and DORY FANTASMAGORY. Gabby has a new idea: now that she’s finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen! The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she’s made of... winner material! All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies... and more baking supplies... and more baking supplies... oh dear. What will happen when her money, and her parents’ patience, runs out? This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B. Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby.