"Lindsay Cooper is about to start middle school. In her free time, she works at her family's restaurant, The Park View, handing out the world's most delicious donuts at the Donut Dreams counter. Her grandmother started the counter as a way to earn extra income to send Lindsay's dad to college, and Lindsay wants to use her job the same way--to make her dream of going to school far away from her small town a reality. Home feels different ever since Lindsay's mom passed away two years ago. But family and friends are always close by when she needs them. There's her cousin Kelsey, who's feisty, outspoken, and bubbly, and her cousin Molly, who is quiet, thoughtful, and athletic. All three girls work together at Donut Dreams. And of course there's Lindsay's BFF Casey, who has been in her life since they were both a day old. They have been bickering a bit more than usual lately, but there's still no one else Lindsay would rather share her secrets with at the end of a long day. These four girls are as different as girls can be, but they all realize family and friends go a long way towards filling any hole in in your heart. And life can still be as fun as a pink donut with rainbow sprinkles! Together, the girls cope with unexpected changes, difficult feelings, tangled family ties, and more!"--Provided by publisher.

"Ages 8-12"--Back cover.

Hole in the middle --So jelly! -- Family recipe -- Donut for your thoughts.