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The Search for Delicious

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Publisher : Square Fish; Illustrated edition (August 21, 2007)


Language : English


Paperback : 192 pages


ISBN-10 : 0312369824


ISBN-13 : 28


Reading age : 8 - 12 years


Lexile measure : 910L


Grade level : 3 - 7


Item Weight : 5.6 ounces


Dimensions : 5.33 x 0.54 x 7.66 inches


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    • Awesome book, wholeheartedly recommend!
I love Natalie Babbit, first of all--she's an excellent writer--but she seems to get very little of her deserved recognition! This is a perfect "off the beaten path" book that not many people have heard about or read, especially for young kids who are getting into high fantasy. It shows a very balanced, trusting, and loving relationship between a man and his adopted son, which I find to be somewhat rare in the realm of fiction. The man (if I'm remembering correctly) simply never married but still wanted a son, so if there's aces in the house, they might appreciate that aspect of it. :) There are dwarves and mermaids and magic; it honestly makes me think of CS Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia in the way that there is a real sense of wonder and magic in the world (and the world is so cute and neatly done, very interesting). However, that doesn't mean the world is perfect, devoid of problems, or free of darkness. People in The Search for Delicious are rude and mean and sometimes even cruel (and not only the antagonist)--yet people are also sweet and kind and sometimes even extraordinary. It's slightly reminiscent of origin fables in the premise / setting, which is always fun, and the story itself is well-executed and delightful. The book itself isn't terribly long and I would think the ease of reading it (though there are a few higher-difficulty words speckled throughout) would encourage younger readers. I'd absolutely recommend this book to you if you have children who are looking for some Narnia-esque reading (of a similar difficulty level), if you have a child you'd like to read a bedtime story to (over the course of a few nights or weeks, depending on your kiddo's staying-awake power), or if you yourself are looking for something fairly light, sweet, or genuinely unique. I've read it three times by myself and I know I'll read it again. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019 by Jackie
    • The Search for Delicious (Download a kindle version you won't lose)
I was given a copy of The Search For Delicious many years ago by a very special person, my sweet mother in law! She always called me honey! She was sharp, she never gave away the secret to the book. So I kept it secret as my young children laid on the floor listening to me read this old old story! As they got more interested in the story they wanted to see pictures so I let them but it did not give away the secret! So on I read....This book is fabulous to spark your youngsters into reading books on their own especially if you read to them. Eventually they learned the secret and this book is still their most favorite books from their childhood! And what you ask was the secret to delicious? You gotta buy the book! I will never tell! Amazon delivered my copy for my far off grandchildren via Kindle! I never want to lose this story again! Thank you Amazon for putting this old book in Kindle version! Our family won't lose this cute book! Awesome book with fast delivery! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013 by Donna and Rich Thiemann
    • like fresh air
I came to ‘Tuck Everlasting’ just recently. ‘The Search for Delicious’ is my second read. Uncanny how her writing makes me feel: like I just finished a Loren Eiseley book. Whispers of the transcendent.
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021 by gunnerThrax
    • A thoughtful and charming story.
This book was a childhood favorite of mine. I recently read it again and found it to be just as delightful and charming as an adult. The subject matter is wise and the story exceptionally well written, as you’d expect from an author as brilliant and gifted as Natalie Babbitt. Five stars all the way.
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • An All Time Favorite!
This book has been a constant delight over many decades. I've read it to student,s and shared with family and friends. A true timeless classic for all ages.
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2018 by Cool Cat
    • What is delicious for you? What is delicious for everyone?
This is a great book for kids! You've got adventure, a search for delicious, a mermaid, a war, and more. This is also a great book for adults if they slow down and enjoy everything this writer has to offer. It's delicious from the appetizer (start) all the way to dessert (finish)!
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2017 by Virginia hanslien
    • Love it!
Such a great story! I read it & then read it aloud to my 4th grade student & he really enjoyed it too!
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020 by Chelsie Kane
    • Great ghost story!
A terrific ghost story. Natalie Babbitt always gets it exactly right!
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2018 by Amazon Customer

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