
By Mara Rockliff, Vincent X. Kirsch (Illustrator)
A baker aids the Revolution with gingerbread, not guns.
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In the midst of the American Revolution, Christopher Ludwick, a German-born baker, finds his unique way to support General Washington's troops. Armed not with weapons but with his culinary skills, he bakes gingerbread to boost morale and feed the hungry soldiers. As battles rage, Christopher's determination and kindness become a secret weapon, proving that even the smallest acts of service can change the course of history. How can one man's pastries make a difference in a war-torn world? Discover the untold story of a baker's sweet contribution to liberty.
Christopher Ludwick was a German-born American patriot with a big heart and a talent for baking. When cries of “Revolution!” began, Christopher was determined to help General George Washington and his hungry troops. Not with muskets or cannons, but with gingerbread! Cheerfully told by Mara Rockliff and brought to life by Vincent Kirsch’s inventive cut-paper illustrations, Gingerbread for Liberty is the story of an unsung hero of the Revolutionary War who changed the course of history one loaf at a time.
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