The bestselling phenomenon and inspiration for the award-winning film.

Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico blends poignant romance and bittersweet wit.

This classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef, using cooking to express herself and sharing recipes with readers along the way.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor Books
Published: 10/01/1995
ISBN: 9780385420174
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.60d
Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Winner
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 55932 / Like Water for Chocolate
Reading Level: 7.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 9