Pie by Sarah Weeks*

All her life Alice has spent hours with her Aunt Polly in her pie shop.  Her Aunt Polly is generous-no one has to pay for their pies but when she passes away, she takes her famous pie crust recipe with her.  Everyone-all over the country-wants that recipe!  Alice and her friend Charlie solve several mysteries concerning a break-in at the pie shop, a stolen pie and a catnap.  Most importantly, Alice and her family learn to  be grateful for their gifts/talents they possess.
*Highly recommend.
A fun read!   A new pie recipe is included at the beginning of each chapter.
Guided Reading Level: Q (4th grade)