Tommy Zoewicker is a story about an eleven-year-old boy. He learns by accident that a little bit of knowledge can take you a long way. A lot of knowledge will open many doors in your life. Tommy learns to make pies with his mother's help. Making pies leads to selling pies, meeting new people, and making new friends. Selling his pies teaches Tommy how to save money and have money for his pocket, all while having fun. Having and saving his money leads to his future of going to college. College opens doors for a perfect job. Tommy learns that life can be a sweet treat when you have goals. Goals give you something to look forward to. Tommy didn't know at his young age that it would lead him to find a beautiful wife and have a great life--all because he learned to make pies.