| Like Water for Chocolate Contributor(s): Esquivel, Laura (Author), Christensen, Thomas (Translator), Christensen, Carol (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0780739078 ISBN-13: 9780780739079 Publisher: Turtleback Books OUR PRICE: $26.56 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: October 1995 Annotation: With more than two million copies in print, this beloved novel has become a treasured part of America's literary memory. Now, for the first time, this "tall-tale, fairy-tale, soap opera romance, Mexican cookbook, and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one" (San Francisco Chronicle) is available in trade paper with the original art from the hardcover. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.2" W x 8.2" (0.58 lbs) 245 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Mexican |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 55932 Reading Level: 7.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit. The classic love story takes place on the De la Garza ranch, as the tyrannical owner, Mama Elena, chops onions at the kitchen table in her final days of pregnancy. While still in her mother's womb, her daughter to be weeps so violently she causes an early labor, and little Tita slips out amid the spices and fixings for noodle soup. This early encounter with food soon becomes a way of life, and Tita grows up to be a master chef. She shares special points of her favorite preparations with listeners throughout the story. The Spanish language edition of the best-selling Like Water For Chocolate is a remarkable success in its own right. Now, in this mass market edition, thousands of new readers will be able to partake in the sumptuous, romantic, and hilarious tale of Tita, the terrific cook with an extra special something in her sauce. A delightful first novel... the fragrant story makes you dream of love and want your supper too. -- Glamour. A mystical Mexican love story... that] will charm the palate and the heart. -- USA Today. A tall-tal, fairy-tale, soap-opera and home-remedy handbook all rolled into one. -- San Francisco Chronicle. |