Annotation: Taken directly from cooking scenes in the classic and popular Anne books by L.M. Montgomery, this delightful soft cover recipe book has the look and tone of all three novels. Each authentic recipe is preceded by an annotated quote which places it in Anne’s story; there may also be an explanation of any unusual terms or ingredients for the modern reader. Easy, step-by-step instructions are aimed at the beginning cook, with an admonition in the Introduction from Marilla herself to “keep your wits about you in cooking” and from the author to get adult supervision when cooking. All recipes were tested by a 12-year-old who reported excellent results. The accompanying watercolors by Barbara Di Lella of Anne in the kitchen add to the charm of this book. The reading level is for upper elementary students, who very well might have read Anne of Green Gables.
Rationale: If you loved the Green Gables stories and want to get a little closer to Anne’s life, this is the book for you. Although the Anne books are semi-fictional, the recipes are authentic to Anne’s time and place.
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