| Holy Mole!: A Folktale from Mexico Contributor(s): McAlister, Caroline (Author), Czernecki, Stefan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874837758 ISBN-13: 9780874837759 Publisher: August House Publishers OUR PRICE: $14.41 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: When the Spanish viceroy comes for an unscheduled visit to the monastery, the cook goes into a frenzy. What will they feed this important ambassador to the king? Carlos, the orphan boy who works in the kitchen, tries to stay out of the way as lunch is hastily prepared, but his curiosity gets the best of him. His eagerness results in a moment of crisis, followed by what Brother Roberto can only assume is a miracle. This story, inspired by the Mexican folk tradition, explains the origins of mole, the popular national dish that combines chocolate with turkey, spices, and nuts. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2006040726 |
| Lexile Measure: 540 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.88" W x 11.2" (1.01 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 122508 Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sometimes the most unintentional mistakes yield some magical results Carlos is working in the kitchen of the Mexican monastery when the cook enters the room in a panic. The Spanish Viceroy is on his way for a surprise visit and will arrive by noon, expecting dinner. What will the brothers feed this important ambassador to the king? Carlos tries to stay out of the way as lunch is hastily prepared, but his curiosity gets the best of him. His eagerness results in a moment of crisis, followed by what the brothers can only assume is a miracle. This story, inspired by the Mexican folk tradition, explains the origins of mol , the popular national dish that combines chocolate with turkey, spices, and nuts. Stefan Czernecki's amusing, angular illustrations capture the chaos in the kitchen as well as the folk tradition behind the tale. |