Dumpling Dreams
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Dumpling Dreams

Written by Carrie Clickard · Illustrated by Katy Wu

A young girl transforms her passion for cooking into a culinary revolution in America.

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48 pages· 594 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD480L
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Bookroo's summary

Joyce Chen, born in Communist China, embarks on a journey to America, driven by her love for cooking. From Beijing's peach blossoms to Cambridge's snowy streets, she faces the challenge of introducing Chinese cuisine to a new world. Will her dumpling dreams and culinary passion be enough to captivate American taste buds and change the culinary landscape? Discover how one woman's determination and creativity bring the flavors of her homeland to life, inspiring a cultural and gastronomic revolution.

From the publisher

“The story of how Joyce Chen, a girl born in Communist China, immigrated to the United States and popularized Chinese cooking.”–

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
594
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD480L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
501428
Publication
Published
September 5, 2017
Publisher
Simon SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481467070
LCCN
2016050754

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