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"The Doughnut Fix" by Jessie Janowitz

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I think the main antagonist are the parents of the main character Tristan. They may not be as evil as the traditional antagonist, but in this book they did not ask their children's feelings to move from New York to a deserted place just because they want live someplace new. This incident made Tristan angry and made some huge changes in his life. On page 14 of this book, it says"Look,Dad and I have lived in New York our whole lives.We know what that's like.We thought it was time to try living someplace new,"Mon said."

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“The Doughnut Fix” is the first book written by Jessie Janowitz, she says she's writing the sequel right now.

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Jessie Janowitz joins us today for the cover reveal of her brand new middle grade book, The Doughnut Fix! Watch the video below, then keep reading to learn more about the inspiration behind the story.

Jessie: There were so many inspirations, it's difficult to choose, but without giving too much away, here's one of the most important:

This sign is in the window of a small market in a very small town I drive through all the time. It always made me laugh and wonder what the story behind it might be. I never went inside, partly because I didn't want the real story to get in the way of the one I was imagining.

Jessie: I had so much fun writing the scenes where something isn't going Jeanine's way. Jeanine is the bossy, brainy sister of the main character, Tris, and she's constantly blowing things out of proportion. Writing characters who don't act reasonably leaves open all kinds of deliciously ridiculous possibilities, such as having Jeanine threaten to put her parents under citizen's arrest.

Jessie: Don't look back until you get to the end! My favorite form of procrastination is tinkering with words, and I've wasted a lot of time polishing language in a scene that I ended up cutting. I'm writing the sequel right now, and I'm trying (not always succeeding) to push myself to get to the end of the draft before I start polishing.

Jessie: All the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary.

Jessie: I hope this book encourages readers to follow their passion, even if it is for something other than doughnuts!
Jessie Janowitz is a graduate of Princeton University's undergraduate creative writing program and holds a J.D. from University of Pennsylvania Law School. She's currently in the Writing for Children MFA program at Vermont College of Fine Arts. This is her debut novel. She lives in New York City with her husband and three children. To find out more about Jessie and her work, visit her on jessiejanowitz.com, twitter, or facebook.

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Jessie Janowitz joins us today for the cover reveal of her brand new middle grade book, The Doughnut Fix! Watch the video below, then keep reading to learn more about the inspiration behind the story.

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The climax of this story is that the main character Tristan made the donut for the first time, because he took his sister Jeanine's place so she can go to Solve-a-Thon. This paragraph is the climax of the Whole story because Tristan began to feel that living in Petersville is not so bad, he also began to know how to care for others.On page 197, it says"And...maybe,maybe I could make the doughnuts while I take care of Zoe so you could still go to the Solve-a Thon."I couldn't believe what I was offering"

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The setting of the book is in New York and Petersville,but the characters inside are animals.The protagonist Tristan is a raccoon, he has a smart sister Jeanine, and dessert-loving parent.On page 2 of this book ,it says"According to the New York City Department of Education,I,Tristan Levin,am not Gifted or Talented."

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The book begins with the main character Tristan family who makes desserts every Saturday, then it introduces the character and hobbies of Tristan and his sister Jeanine, also introduces they lives in New York. Finally transitions to move house event with a few paragraphs . On page 1,it says“As soon as we were old enough to digest chocolate, we got a Dessert Day, one day a week to make whatever we wanted.”

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I want to tell Tristan that you are a loving, wistful, and practical person.At first, the move is terrible,but when you decides to start a business making and selling the supposedly mind-blowing chocolate-cream doughnuts once famous in Petersville,you make this move become interesting.

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On page 6, it says: "Her hair wouldn't even hold more than two,but Zoe's hair is like a Velcro-curly, orange, gravity-defying Velcro." This is similar.

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If at the end of the first chapter the parents asked the children's opinions and did not move to the new home, they might stay in New York and there wouldn't have "doughnut fix".

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I chose this picture because the name of the book is called “The Doughnut Fix” and his book talking about how the protagonist Tristan follow the passion for the doughnut. On page 213 of this book, it says"Phew...these weren't just good doughnuts.They were picture-in-the-paper-get-up-at-down-flying-carpet doughnuts."this paragraph shows Tristan very love doughnuts.

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A:What is the character of the protagonist Tristan?
Q:He is a loving, wistful, and practical person.
A:What kind of book is this?
Q:This is a book that is heartwarming and suitable for family reading.
A:What kind of person is Tristan's family?
Q:Tristan's big sister Jeanine is a smart person who likes science. His younger sister Zoe is a naughty kid. His parents like make sweets and very passionate.

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I think my sister is very similar to the character Jeanine. Because they are both very smart in learning but stupid in life. On the page 2, it says:"Jeanine is Gifted and Talented, which means no matter the question, she's always sure there's a right answer. So when there is no right or wrong, when it's just red or blue, plain or sesame, she totally falls apart."

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Tristan used his story to explain that don't give up on things that you likes easily.He didn't give up make doughnut because of move . Instead, he opened a donut shop in Petersville. Tristan is willing to take risks for their own hobbies.

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I will recommend this book to others, because this is a very good family reading, not only because of the cute illustrations of the cover and the interesting slogan, but also the protagonist Tristan in pursuit of his passion, he works hard to solve problems and helps others at the same time.This book allows parents to know how to respect their children's ideas, and also allows children to realize that no matter what, you should not give up on pursuing things you like.At the end of the book are recipes for donuts and cakes that will allow you to make desserts with your family.

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This book reminds me of a live action comedy, called"The Doughnuts"."The Doughnuts" is talking about Homer Helping the uncle to install the donuts machine, but the machine was broken, the doughnut machine spit out the doughnut for a few hours, and sucked a diamond bracelet from a rich ladies.Homer manages not only to solve the dilemma but he also emerges as a hero .I think "The Doughnut Fix" and "The Doughnuts" are similar, because they are both discussing doughnuts and the protagonists solved the problems they need to solve.

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This book uses the first person.Tristan is telling the story.On page 2 of this book, it says"According to the New York City Department of Education,I,Tristan Levin,am not Gifted or Talented."

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Tristan is the protagonist of the book. I think protagonist the traits that conflict with the antagonist is Tristan is a extrovert boy, he like to live in the big city, but his parents like to live in quiet city.

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The book's solution to the conflict is that the protagonist Tristan decided to open a donut to let the people in the town fall in love with the chocolate cream donuts again. His parents helped him, and he began to enjoy the town.Tristan own efforts and the help of his friends and family helped him solve the conflict.

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My favorite quote is "You said you don't want people to forget the doughnuts,right? But eventually they will, unless they can still have them." from page 67. I choose this sentence, because it makes a lot of sense and this sentence helped Tristan get the doughnut recipe.

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On page 211, it says"Cinnamon French coast...funnel cakes...hot chocolate...My mouth went off like a sprinkler. Please, please, please let them taste as good as they smell, I prayed. I crossed my fingers, opened my mouth, and-Ow!” I choose this sentence, because the words in this sentence and Tristan's inner voice are a good reflection of Tristan's nervousness when trying his donuts.

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I think these three songs would be found on Tristan iPod.
"Hall of Fame"by The Script
https://youtu.be/mk48xRzuNvA
"CLAIR DE LUNE" by Claude Debussy
https://youtu.be/CvFH_6DNRCY
"Spring Waltz" by Chopin
https://youtu.be/EFJ7kDva7JE
I choose the first one because Tristan is a brave person, and this song is talking about brave.
I choose the second and third one because I think he might listen to some classical piano music to help him concentrate while making desserts.

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a Hay(na)ku poem:
Tristan liks doughnuts
he opened a doughnut store
he makes good doughnuts

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1. Do you want to be the pastry chef of the future? (I asked Tristan this question because I think he should be a pastry chef in the future. After all, he is only 13 years old, but he can make a perfect doughnut.)
2' Can you list your strengths? (Because this question can make me know him better.)
3. How do you keep your love for sweets? (I want to know what makes him insist on one thing.)
4. Are you satisfied with your current life? (I want to know what happened to his mentality in this town after all the incidents.)
5. Will you open a donut shop in the future? (I am very curious if he will continue this donut shop.)

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The slogan at the door of a donut shop inspired Jessie Janowitz.
5 facts about the Jessie Janowitz：
1. Jessie Janowitz grew up in New York with her family.
2. Jessie Janowitz is a new author.
3. Her debut middle grade novel is The Doughnut Fix.
4.Jessie Janowitz favorite form of procrastination is tinkering with words.
5.Jessie Janowitz likes All the Ramona books by Beverly Cleary.

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In my book, there aren't any people with  xenophobic.

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Jeanine threaten to put her parents under citizen’s arrest unexpected to me. Jeanine threatens her parents because she can't go to school for two months, she is very upset. It was unexpected to me, because usually, students don't like to go to school, they will be happy if they can rest two months, but Jeanine is so angry that she can't go to school.

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I want you to know that at the end of the book there are recipes for making chocolate chip cookies, chocolate cakes and donuts. I feel it's cute, you can make sweets with the recipe.