Exciting escapades follow Shirley's attempts to make an apple pie for Claude until one day an orphan boy makes a pie that wins him Claude's favor. Grade 3-5 In this sequel to If You Say So, Claude (Viking, 1980; o.p.), Shirley and Claude continue to enjoy their new-found peace in the cabin in the great state of Texas. When Shirley, who has never been a very good cook, tries her hand at baking an apple pie, the result is a surprise for her and for readers. The cartoon-like illustrations are adequate and reinforce the text, but are not as appealing as those in the first title. At times the text is forced, but the exaggerated humor will still tickle readers' funny bones. Reminicent of the "McBroom" series (Little) by Sid Fleischman, this is corny, silly, but, oh what fun. Orvella Fields, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. Used Book in Good Condition