50 pages • 1 hour read
Sarah WeeksPie
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2011A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Sarah Weeks's mid-grade novel Pie, 10-year-old Alice Anderson navigates a summer of mystery and adventure in 1955 Ipswitch, Pennsylvania, after the sudden death of her beloved aunt Polly, who left behind a famous pie shop and a secret piecrust recipe. With help from her classmate Charlie, Alice untangles the secrets surrounding Polly's legacy and the community's future.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sarah Weeks' Pie delights with its charming characters and heartfelt story, appealing to middle-grade readers. The book effectively blends mystery and nostalgia, with poignant themes of family and friendship. Some critics, however, find its plot predictable, and the 1950s setting may feel anachronistic to younger audiences. Overall, an engaging read.
Who Should Read Pie?
Readers who would enjoy Pie by Sarah Weeks are typically preteens and young adolescents who appreciate heartwarming, family-centric stories. Fans of Joanne Birdsall's The Penderwicks and Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie will find similar charm, relatable characters, and themes of friendship and community in this engaging middle-grade novel.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
930LBook Details
Relationships: Family
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Gratitude
Food
Animals
Children's Literature
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Realistic Fiction