Truth Cookie by Fiona Dunbar is the story of Lulu, whose father is dating the model Varaminta le Bone. Lulu knows that Varaminta’s son Torquil is a monster who enjoys torturing her, but her father doesn’t believe her. Add to that the fact that Varaminta is cruel to Lulu too, but only behind her father’s back, and you understand why Lulu had to find a way to show her father what monsters these people really were. But how? It is not until she is escaping from Varaminta’s disastrous birthday present that she discovers the little golden book that will give her the solution. Could it be a gift from her dead mother? And how will the cookies made from such strange ingredients work?
This is a light fantasy perfect for young girls. It reads like a movie script, with broad humor, a fast-moving plot and truly villanous characters. There is little depth here. Even at the end the villains stay villains and no new realizations are made by any of the characters. But as a light read with a twist of magic, this book will be popular. The fun cover will help sell it to exactly the right audience. Recommend this one to girls looking for a sweet read.