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Lacey's assignment? To help Marcie Dunphy fulfill her dream of becoming an explorer. Lacey only has three days to make Marcie's wish come true, and to top if off Lacey has another problem. A cooking problem. For career day, Lacey had dressed as a veterinarian, but to everyone else...she looked like a chef. When principal Conehurst informs her of a state contest that Abner's Pickles is sponsoring, explaining that whoever submits the best cooking video will win a complete cafeteria makeover (which Lacey's school desperately needs ), she's unable to say no. Now Lacey has two deadlines to worry about.

Can Lacey magic up the perfect explorer's adventure for Marcie and be a good enough pretend-chef to win the contest? She's going to have to depend on her wits-and a little bit of magic-to pull it off, or else her wish granting days may be over.

The fourth book in Barbara Brauner and James Iver Mattson's middle grade series is full of heart and charm, and Abigail Halpin's black-and-white illustrations are irresistible.