| Author |
Fryer, Jane Eayre, 1876- |
| Illustrator |
Boyer, Jane Allen, 1875-1940 |
| Illustrator |
Hays, Margaret G., 1874-1925 |
| Title |
The Mary Frances cook book : or, Adventures among the kitchen people
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Mary Frances Cook Book: Or Adventures Among the Kitchen People" by Jane Eayre Fryer is an enchanting children's storybook written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Mary Frances, a young girl with a heartfelt desire to assist her mother, who embarks on whimsical adventures in the kitchen with animated kitchen utensils referred to as the "Kitchen People." This book blends cooking lessons with imaginative storytelling, aiming to instill both practical cooking skills and a sense of wonder. At the start of the narrative, Mary Frances is introduced as eager to help her mother, even calling upon the inanimate kitchen objects to guide her in her cooking endeavors. The kitchen is alive with personality, as characters like Tea Kettle, Sauce Pan, and Toaster Man engage in humorous conversations and antics. In a delightful twist, Mary Frances learns to make toast with the aid of Toaster Man, showcasing the magical elements of her culinary journey. The opening sets the tone for a blend of practical cooking and imaginative storytelling, inviting readers to join Mary Frances as she transforms her kitchen adventures into a journey of self-discovery and growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TX: Technology: Home economics
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| Subject |
Cooking, American
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| Subject |
Cooking, American -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Mary Frances (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
38215 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
169 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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