The Boy Who Wanted to Cook (Tales of the World) - Hardcover

Whelan, Gloria

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585365343 ISBN 13: 9781585365340

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2011

Synopsis

La Bonne Vache (The Good Cow) is a little restaurant in the south of France. It takes its name from and is famous for its boeuf à la mode, a delicious beef stew. Ten-year-old Pierre longs to follow in the culinary footsteps of his father, Monsieur Valcourt. Monsieur Valcourt is the chef and owner of La Bonne Vache. Pierre spends as much time as possible in the restaurant's kitchen, hoping for a chance to demonstrate his cooking skills. But his parents shoo him away and he is not allowed to cook. One day Pierre meets a visitor who is on his way to eat at the restaurant. This is no ordinary visitor but an important food critic. His experience at La Bonne Vache could bring great honor to the restaurant. At last, Pierre sees his chance to prove himself. Award-winning author Gloria Whelan received the National Book Award for her young adult novel, Homeless Bird. Her books with Sleeping Bear Press include The Listeners, Friend on Freedom River, and Jam and Jelly with Holly and Nellie. She lives in Michigan.

About this title

About the Author:

Award-winning author Gloria Whelan received the National Book Award for her young adult novel, Homeless Bird. Her books with Sleeping Bear Press include The Listeners, Friend on Freedom River, and Jam and Jelly with Holly and Nellie. She lives in Michigan.

About this edition

• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1585365343
• ISBN 13: 9781585365340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Adams Steve