Madame Pamplemousse and Her Incredible Edibles - Hardcover

Kingfisher, Rupert

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0747592314 ISBN 13: 9780747592310

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2008

Synopsis

"Madame Pamplemousse" is the story of Madeleine, forced to work in her unpleasant uncle's horrible restaurant, The Squealing Pig. By chance she comes across the most marvellous shop, run by Madame Pamplemousse, which is quiet, discreet, yet full of delicious and otherworldly 'edibles' - Pterodactyl Bacon, scorpion tails in smoked garlic oil, and great squid tentacle in jasmine-scented jelly. A quiet comradeship develops between Madeleine, Madame Pamplemousse, and Madame's cat, Camembert. And together they create some wonderful culinary magic. Exquisite, beautifully formed prose that has echoes of Angela Carter belies a narrative that is full of pace. A wonderful fairy tale that will appeal to both adults and children.

About this title

Review:

`A sophisticated book for sophisticated readers. Warmly recommended'

Book Description:

'A sophisticated book for sophisticated readers. Warmly recommended for librarians who need children as an excuse to buy the book'

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0747592314
• ISBN 13: 9780747592310
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144
• Illustrator: Hellard Sue