In 'Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pies,' part of the popular Bailey School Kids series, children follow the intrepid students as they investigate their new neighbor. The baker makes the best pumpkin pies in town, but the kids suspect a hidden agenda involving ninjas and valuable Japanese art. This chapter book is perfect for early to late elementary readers, offering a lighthearted mystery, humor, and themes of curiosity and teamwork. It's a quick read that encourages critical thinking about appearances versus reality.
Could it be that the new baker, who makes the best pumpkin pies in town, is really a ninja who wants to steal some valuable Japanese art?