Rhododendron Pie

The title could be the determining factor as to whether or not you should read this book, so listen up...

Rhododendron pie is a tradition in the quirky Laventies family. Instead of the usual celebratory fruit pie for birthdays, the Laventieses choose to enjoy a pie made of flowers. Which you cannot eat. You just look at it. Youngest child Ann secretly does not want a pie made of flowers. She wants something she can eat.

Ann's family steps to the beat of a different drummer. Her brother is an artist. Her sister is a writer. Her dad is described as a dilettante.

But Ann? She feels like she's in the wrong family. And is it really so wrong to just want what everybody else wants? Especially if that's what you really want?

A complete delight. Oozing with charm.