Pancakes-Paris
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Chapter Book · 1947

Pancakes-Paris

By Claire Huchet Bishop

A boy must decode English instructions to create a magical Mardi Gras surprise.

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Ten-year-old Charles faces a culinary challenge: transforming American pancake flour into French crepes for Mardi Gras. Unable to read English, he must solve this puzzle to surprise his family. As he navigates this linguistic barrier, Charles also befriends two American soldiers, adding unexpected twists to his quest. Will he succeed in creating the perfect crepes and delight his mother and sister? Discover how a little ingenuity and friendship can turn an ordinary day into a magical celebration.

Awards

Newbery Honor (1948)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
63
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~841L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19029
Publication
Published
April 17, 1947
First published
January 1, 1947
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670537822

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