Madame Pamplemousse Et Ses Fabuleux Délices (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
While I was reading this charming book that took me into the magical world of Madeleine, Madame Pamplemousse, and Camembert, I couldn't help but think it reminded me of Roald Dahl's books. When I read the author's bio I saw that Dahl was one of Kingfisher's favorite authors. The influence is definitely there in this children's book. I loved the description of food and Paris. The story is delightful in every way and people of all ages will enjoy this. Cute little story of a hapless girl whose horrible, fat, smelly, despicable uncle forces her to slave as s dishwasher even though she has the potential to be a great chef.I think where this book fell down for me was the food. I love food -- that's why I got the book. But nothing described sounded good at all. Of course Uncle Lard's cuisine was supposed to be revolting, but Madame Pamplemousse's didn't sound too appealing, either. In fact, it seemed rather like a foreigner's stereotype of weird, old-fashioned French haute cuisine -- strange, yucky things smushed together into patees.
What do You think about Madame Pamplemousse Et Ses Fabuleux Délices (2012)?
A charming little book about magic, food and a girl who wishes to be a chef set in Paris.
—kate
This book was a realy easy and quik read but it was funny and had a nice ending.
—copperboom
Funny story. Recommend to Snicket and Dahl fans
—jenny
