Cilie Yack is Under Attack

Cilie is a 9 year old boy who lives on a dairy farm in County Clare, Ireland. Known by his family and friends as a pretty funny and head strong boy, Cilie often winds up in trouble at school. Many misadventures befall him in his early years until his family doctor finally figures out Cilie’s real problem. He has a disease called celiac sprue. Cilie has to learn how to deal with staying on a diet. And that has its challenges for this funny character with a penchant for cakes and sticky buns. Eventually Cilie discovers how to eat, and more importantly, how to cook. Cilie uses his stubborn drive to conquer the kitchen. He is so successful that it makes him famous in his hometown. This chapter book is written for children ages 5-11, with a reading level of 4.5.