Mona is a 14-year-old orphan who works in her aunt's bakery, creating delicious baked goods from the crack of dawn each day. But Mona's no ordinary baker. She's also a wizard, but one whose entire magical prowess is baking-related. She can make over-kneaded dough softer and keep buns from burning and make gingerbread men dance, but that's about it. However, to a person who's trying to kill off all of the wizards in town, Mona's meager skills are plenty. Soon, she's on the run from this murderer, and trying to stop him before he catches her.
This is a delightful young adult fantasy, and Mona is a winning protagonist. And even though she doesn't think much of her bread-based powers, I would *LOVE* to have her skills. Her sidekicks are fantastic, and I love the way the motley crew of wizards and their familiars come together (As a side note: this is somehow the second book I've read and loved with a sentient sourdough starter. What an odd and specific subgenre.). Highly recommended!
Ooo, what's the other sourdough-starter book?
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