The Twelve Little Cakes

Download or read book The Twelve Little Cakes written by Dominika Dery and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2005-10-04 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Twelve Little Cakes is equal parts testimony to the struggles of a bygone era and a love letter to a joy-filled childhood that no external forces could dim. In a village on the outskirts of Prague, full of gossipy neighbors, state informants, friendly old "grandmothers," and small-town prejudices, Dominika Dery grows up a self-possessed child, whose openness and curiosity often lead her, and her family, into trouble. Yet the love, pride, and quirky ingenuity that bind them together will guarantee their survival-and ultimately their happiness-through the best and worst of times.