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The Search for Delicious
The Search for Delicious
Author: Natalie Babbitt
Gaylen, the King’s messenger, a skinny boy of twelve, is off to poll the kingdom, traveling from town to farmstead to town on his horse, Marrow. At first it is merely a question of disagreement at the royal castle over which food should stand for Delicious in the new dictionary. But soon it seems that the search for Delicious had better su...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780590129312
ISBN-10: 0590129317
Publication Date: 2007
Pages: 168
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4.5 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Fairy tale about a boy sent to discover the most delicious thing in the world. Whimsical and satirical. With map and illustrated chapter initials.
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This is a delightful children's fantasy for readers 10 and up. It has a mermaid and a special key and a boy on a quest. This would be a delightful bedtime read.
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The King's all for apples, the queen favors Christmas pudding, and soon the entry in Prime Minister Decree's dictionary is a bone of contention throughout the court......
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What is the definition of delicious? The King's all for apples, the Queen favors Christmas pudding, and soon the entry in Prime Minister DeCree's dictionary is a bone of contention throughout the kingdom. Alarmed, the King dispatches young Gaylen, DeCree's foster son and Special Assistant, to take a poll of the whole kingdom. In short order, the country is on the brink of Civil War.


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