Book Review:  Close to Famous by Joan Bauer

Foster McFee loves to bake.  No matter what is going on in her life, she knows a cupcake can make anything better.  One day she will have her own cooking show on the Food Network and help the world to understand the power of baked goods.  She and her mother have recently moved from Memphis, Tennessee to  Culpepper, West Virginia.  Whil in Culpepper, Foster befriends a budding documentary filmmaker, a "defender of all thats right and true", a famouse movie star, and a restaurant owner named "Angry Wayne".  With her friends, Foster discovers the strength within herself and helps the town get their fighting spirit back.
I enjoyed this book quite a bit.  There are realistic characters and situations to which many readers can relate.  Foster is a likable character, as are her mother and the people of Culpepper.  There are words of encouragement throughout the novel that help the reader to realize that even when things look their worst, you can always turn them around - all you need is a few ingredients and an oven!