The Poppy Seed Cakes

Jan 6, 2025 3:18 PM

Author:Margery Clark

Auntie Katusha has just come from the Old Country, bringing poppy seeds to make cakes for a mischievous four-year-old boy named Andrewshek. A little neighbour, Erminka, who wears red boots which are too big for her, joins Andrewshek for a series of adventures with talking animals, including a greedy goose who steals the cakes; a naughty white goat who hides on the roof; and a kitten, a dog and two chickens who are determined to gatecrash the children’s tea party. There is art on every page, featuring cheeky animals, gooseberry tarts, colourful shawls and Russian dolls, and cheerful Auntie Katusha in her kerchiefed and aproned splendour.

Reviews

Garfield with his tongue in cheek is as adept as ever

—— Kirkus Reviews

10/10

—— Nayu's Reading Corner blog

An epic beginning

—— Teen Now

With an atmospheric Louisiana setting, and a complex central character in Eureka, this is full of romance, dark magic and danger. A suspenseful and intriguing paranormal romance, Teardrop concludes on a breathless cliffhanger that will leave Kate's many fans eager for the next instalment.

—— Booktrust

If you loved the Fallen series, you are going to fall head over heels for this epic new saga.

—— Sugarscape

Teardrop is one of those books that will keep you up until the early hours reading, I just couldn't get enough! It was riveting, fast paced, enjoyable and exciting. The ending leaves you praying for the next book, I definitely recommend it!

—— uncorkedthoughts.blogspot

There's plenty of action, romance and swoon-worthy moments all setting this up to be a fantastic series. Be ready for Ander, he gives Four and Edward a run for their money.

—— Askews Newsletter

Both intriguing and mysterious . . . Lauren Kate fans will surely enjoy this new offering.

—— blackplume.wordpress.com

As Teardrop ends you'll be feeling soooo many emotions and counting down the days until the next book.

—— Dark Readers blog

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