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Mr. Crum's Potato Predicament

Anne Renaud
4.3
(10)
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Pages
40
Year
2017
Language
English
Publisher
Kids Can Press

About

A mouthwatering tale of invention. When a persnickety customer named Filbert P. Horsefeathers complains that George Crum's fried potatoes are too thick, George makes them thinner. When Filbert insists they are still too thick, George makes them even thinner. But when the plate is sent back a third time, George mischievously decides to use his sharpest knife to cut paper-thin potato slices, which he fries until they are crackling and douses liberally with salt. At last, Filbert is satisfied, proclaiming, "Perfection!" Which they are. Because, quite by accident, George has invented potato chips! Based on true events, this delicious tale will have kids clamoring for more, more, more!

Related Subjects

  • Humorous Stories
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Cooking & Food
  • General
  • African American & Black

Reviews

"Hyperbole and history are a recipe for fun in this tasty trickster tale."
Kirkus Reviews
"The story begs to be read aloud so that listeners can savor the sound of the luscious language ..."
School Library Journal

Extended Details

  • ATOSGrade Level 5.1
  • Interest LevelsLG
  • LexileAD940L

Artists

Anne RenaudAuthor
Felicita SalaAuthor