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Set in Kingston, Jamaica, the story follows fourteen-year-old Pumkin Patterson, who navigates a challenging family life with her caring grandmother and Aunt Sophie, while dealing with an indifferent mother and a scheming estranged father. Pumkin finds solace in baking, creating sweet potato pudding and apple turnovers, which provide her an escape from the turmoil at home. Her culinary passion becomes a refuge as she seeks comfort and stability amidst her chaotic surroundings.
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Sweetness in the Skin, Ishi Robinson
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- Released
- 2025
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ishi Robinson
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781405956789
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes
- Rating
- 4.3 out of 5
- Description
- Set in Kingston, Jamaica, the story follows fourteen-year-old Pumkin Patterson, who navigates a challenging family life with her caring grandmother and Aunt Sophie, while dealing with an indifferent mother and a scheming estranged father. Pumkin finds solace in baking, creating sweet potato pudding and apple turnovers, which provide her an escape from the turmoil at home. Her culinary passion becomes a refuge as she seeks comfort and stability amidst her chaotic surroundings.