Brief Description: Ideal for fans of Redwall, this collection contains dozens of recipes--from Abbot's Special Abbey Trifle to Summer Strawberry Fizz--that turn young hands into seasoned chefs. Review Quotes: "The dishes are wonderfully evocative of the charm that underlies all of Redwall...[but] the real appeal of this book lies in its gorgeously rendered and finely detailed illustrations...this gastronomical visit to the Abbey will be enjoyed by Redwall devotees." --School Library Journal Biographical Note: Brian Jacques was born in Liverpool in 1939. He spent time as a railway fireman, a longshoreman, a long-distance truck driver, a bus driver, a postmaster, and a stand-up entertainer, all before turning his attention to writing full time. He wrote his first novel, Redwall, for the children at a school for the blind in Liverpool. Since 1986, his descriptive style of writing has captivated readers from ages eight to eighty. His books have won international awards and acclaim and have been made into a TV series. Christopher Denise is an award-winning children's book illustrator. He is the artist behind The Great Redwall Feast and A Redwall Winter's Tale, as well as more than twenty other beautiful books for young readers. His work has received the Caldecott honor, appeared on the New York Times Bestsellers List, and been featured at the Society of Illustrators' annual art show. Christopher lives in Rhode Island with his family. Publisher Marketing: Don't miss The Redwall Cookbook! With almost 40 recipes illustrated in full color that capture the charm and magic of the beloved series, this official Redwall cookbook is a perfect gift for fans of all ages. For years and years, devoted gluttons of the Tales of Redwall have craved the most tantalizing of dishes. Great Hall Gooseberry Fool. Shrimp'n'Hotroot Soup. Mole's Favorite Deeper'n'Ever Turnip'n'Tater'n'Beetroot Pie washed down with Summer Strawberry Fizz. Now you can create--and even better, EAT--all the fantastic dishes found only behind the Abbey walls of Redwall, home to the brave creatures of Mossflower Wood. With full-color illustrations throughout, tons of vegetarian options, a fun new tale from Redwall to tie together all the recipes, and a special note from Brian Jacques himself, The Redwall Cookbook is certain to turn inexperienced Dibbuns into seasoned chefs. The only official Redwall cookbook out there, this is a gift like no other for fans of the series, old or new. Serve with a generous helping of storytelling magic! Review Citations: PW Notes and Reprints 11/14/2005 pg. 71 (EAN 9780399237911, Paperback) School Library Journal 01/01/2006 pg. 153 (EAN 9780399237911, Paperback) Author: Jacques, BrianPublisher: Philomel BooksBinding: PaperbackPub Date: 2005-09-22BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction|Cooking & Food|Juvenile Nonfiction|Media Tie-In|Juvenile Nonfiction|Activity Books|GeneralSubjects: Cooking|Food in literature|CookbooksWeight: 0.91 lbsISBN: 9780399237911ASIN: -SKU: SP-9780399237911
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