by Rupert Kingfisher (Author), Sue Hellard (Illustrator)
"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.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 01 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 0747592314
ISBN 13: 9780747592310
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Exquisite, magical prose that will delight Packaged as a beautiful hardback, this will make a delectable gift Illustrated throughout in black and white line