The Search for Delicious
Natalie Babbitt
Illustrated by Natalie Babbitt
21 August 2007Synopsis
Natalie Babbit's memorable first novel, The Search for Delicious, about a boy who nearly causes a civil war in the kingdom all because of his work on the royal dictionary.
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...
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21 August 2007
9780312369828Reviews
“Spirited and humorous, sensitive without ever being sad.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Fantasy-adventure that's as fresh and sparkling as spring water. It's truly delicious.” —The New York Times
“The writing is distinguished by an immediate clarity and true poetry. . . . A wholly delightful story.” —The Horn Book Magazine
“The definition of this well-constructed story, combining fine imagery, humor, strong characterizations, legend, and an unobtrusive theme of good versus evil is: a good book for children hungry for light entertainment.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review
“Here is a beguiling tale, here is a story perfectly suited for reading in the still of an endless summer twilight.” —Publishers Weekly
“Fresh and imaginative, this play on words and on human foibles is a welcome and happy book.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer
“A made-up fairy tale that works. . . . This one is for kids who thrive on the discovery of new words.” —McCall's
