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What can I say? I adored this book with every fiber of my being. This middle grade book grabs you from page one and holds on to you tightly across each page. The characters are so well-written, each of their voices unique and layered. While the storyline is simple, it was so refreshing—funny, sweet, and sad. The illustrations added a really neat touch to the story, and I can’t tell you how I excited I was to reach the very last pages. Cake time!

This is a must read, great for grades 3-6, and would make an excellent read aloud as well.

Pie in the Sky shares the story of two brothers whose lives have changed over night. After losing their father and moving to Australia, they may as well be on Mars. However, they are able to reconnect and grieve by secretly working through their father's cake recipes. Remy Lai does an amazing job portraying what it feels like to be an outsider. Readers will empathize while learning how hard it is to be an immigrant. Although it's geared towards middle readers, it has appeal to anyone who loves a well written, character driven story. A great recommendation for fans of Big Nate who are ready to move on to more meaningful subject matter.

Pie in the Sky is a delightful, heartwarming tale. The accompanying drawings add to the humor and emotion of the story. As a former ESOL teacher, I feel Remy Lai has perfectly captured the struggles of students immersed in a new language environment. This is an engaging, beautifully written tale of family, overcoming obstacles, and most importantly... cake!

Pie in the Sky wasn't quite what I expected, but it's a nice read nonetheless. It tells a very clearly authentic story of a child's experience immigrating to another country very far away from, and very different from, the country he has grown up in. The artwork was cute, but the sense of humor - which is usually something I find endearing and cute in books for this age range - didn't do anything for me and the narrative text felt a bit dry.