Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvarth
Eleven-year-old Primrose is having a difficult time. Her parent have been lost at sea, but she knows - - - somewhere, deep inside herself - - - that they are still alive. While she waits for them to return, she must move in with her uncle Jack. He's not exactly the most friendly guy, so Primrose finds comfort at the local restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing. The owner, kate, serves everything on a waffle, even fish and pasta. But despite her quirkiness, she becomes a wonderful friend to Primrose, teaching her how to cook, listening to her problems and giving her advice. As time passes, Primrose learns more about herself and what her future will be. Recipes are included in this humorous and tender novel.
4 comments:
Wacky title for an interesting book. I love that Primrose sees the other characters one way and then she discovers they are much more complex.
Of course, part of the enjoyment of reading this book is the chance to try new receipes.
The author of this book, Polly Horvarth, lives in British Columbia with her two daughters.
She has also written The Canning Season and The Trolls.
Everything on a Waffle is a great read for mother daughter book clubs. I read it with my oldest daughter when she was in 6th grade, and everyone in our group enjoyed it very much.
If you'd like to view other age-appropriate book suggestions when you're trying to decide what to read next, check out www.motherdaughterbookclub.com. You can also find book reviews there. And if you want to submit a review of Everything on a Waffle or any other book you read, it will help other moms and daughters choose books for their clubs!
Happy reading!
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