A colorful look at the true story behind one sea captain’s scrumptious legacy that has become one of our favorite snacks.In 1843, fourteen-year-old Hanson Gregory left his family home in Rockport, Maine, and set sail as a cabin boy on the schooner Achorn, looking for high-stakes adventure on the high seas. Little did he know that a boatload of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world’s most prized and beloved pastries.Lively and inventive cut-paper illustrations add a taste of whimsy to this sweet, fact-filled story that includes an extensive bibliography, authors note, and timeline.’;A lively offering for reading and sharing that will encourage the youngest of researchers to wonder and learn about other everyday items in their world.’School Library Journal
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