Carmen Teresa receives a notebook for a holiday gift. Her guests suggest that she write down their childhood stories, but she has another idea. She loves to cook, so she writes down their recipes instead.
Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, one crazy summer is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls in search of the mother who abandoned them - an unforgettable story told by a distinguished author of books for children and teens, Rita Williams-Garcia.