On Air With Zoe Washington by Janae Marks | Book Review

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A tenacious girl who wants to make her birth father’s dream of a restaurant comes true.

Zoe Washington, whose father is Marcus, works at Ari’s Cakes cash register for her summer job. However, Zoe wanted to bake pastries. Marcus wanted to make a restaurant, and that is where the plan sets in motion. The problem is that they needed money to open a restaurant, and there was no stopping Zoe from achieving their goal.

The book is a sequel; you could still understand even if you didn’t read the first book (like myself). I loved the restaurant idea, the search for the perfect signature dessert, and the Sunday dinners! 

The book tackles a challenging subject about exonerees and how hard life is after prison. It was hard for Marcus to get back on his feet, and I felt sorry for him. It also talked about creative ways to raise money for a good cause, and I learned a lot about it.

Zoe was stubborn and a natural baker. She is also pretty creative, and the way she pairs two desserts is fascinating. Marcus was loving and the sweetest dad you could ever ask for. He is also skilled at BBQ.

The theme of On Air With Zoe Washington is never to give up on your dreams. I recommend this book who is interested in life after prison and love daring realistic fiction.

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About the author

“Janae Marks is the critically acclaimed author of middle-grade novels FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON, A SOFT PLACE TO LAND, and ON AIR WITH ZOE WASHINGTON. She is also part of the middle-grade anthology HOPE WINS, edited by Rose Brock. Her novels have been named Best Book of the Year by Parents Magazine, Chicago Public Library, the Boston Globe, the Bank Street College of Education, and others. FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON is currently in development with Disney Branded Television to become an original movie executive produced by Kerry Washington.

Janae grew up in the New York City suburbs, where she loved to read and write. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Tufts University and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing for Children from The New School. She lives in Connecticut with her family.” – Amazon.