The Boy Who Wanted to Cook

La Bonne Vache (The Good Cow) is a little restaurant in the south of France. It takes its name from and is famous for its boeuf à la mode, a delicious beef stew. Ten-year-old Pierre longs to follow in the culinary footsteps of his father, Monsieur Valcourt. Monsieur Valcourt is the chef and owner of La Bonne Vache. Pierre spends as much time as possible in the restaurant's kitchen, hoping for a chance to demonstrate his cooking skills. But his parents shoo him away and he is not allowed to cook. One day Pierre meets a visitor who is on his way to eat at the restaurant. This is no ordinary visitor but an important food critic. His experience at La Bonne Vache could bring great honor to the restaurant. At last, Pierre sees his chance to prove himself. Award-winning author Gloria Whelan received the National Book Award for her young adult novel, Homeless Bird. Her books with Sleeping Bear Press include The Listeners, Friend on Freedom River, and Jam and Jelly with Holly and Nellie. She lives in Michigan.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 09/09/2011
ISBN: 9781585365340
Pages: 32
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 11.00h x 9.30w x 0.50d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 09/01/2011
School Library Journal 10/01/2011 pg. 122
Booklist 11/01/2011 pg. 74
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2012 pg. 49 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 146112 / Boy Who Wanted to Cook
Reading Level: 5 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5