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Georgie and the Twelve Missing Pies
by April L. Kameka


Georgie Gorilla wakes up early, and decides to help his stressed mama by making twelve delicious banana pies by himself. When those golden pies are left cooling... they mysteriously disappear! Now Georgie must race through the bustling streets of New York City to find his missing pies before school starts. Along the way, he meets colourful characters who might just help him solve this puzzling mystery. Will Georgie track down his scrumptious pies in time? And what surprising discovery awaits him? Georgie and the Twelve Missing Pies is the second adventure in the beloved series that makes learning grammar fun! Through Georgie’s exciting journey, young readers discover how adjectives bring stories to life while learning about kindness, problem-solving, and the power of a positive attitude. Perfect for ages 3-8 • Features bolded adjectives for interactive learning


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April L. Kameka is the author of Grasshopper Stew (2024) and Georgie’s Nighttime Adventure (2025). A lifelong writer who was first published as a teenager in the National Library of Poetry. After retiring from a medical career, April returns to writing with children’s stories—inspired by tales told to her nephew. April has been following mountain gorillas like Georgie since the 1980s and actively sponsors orphan gorilla care and habitat preservation in Virunga, Africa. Through her stories, she hopes to inspire families to help protect these amazing animals for future generations. When not writing, April enjoys reading, creating art, kayaking, biking, and travel. She resides on a lakeside estate north of Toronto, Canada.


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