Gaylen, the king's messenger is sent on a long journey to poll to see what 'Delicious' is. And when he takes the poll, a civil war may be started.
The Search for Delicious
By Natalie Babbitt
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 5 - 9 | Grades 4 - 8 | U | 5.4 | n/a |
The Prime Minister is compiling a dictionary, and when no one at court can agree on the meaning of "delicious," the King sends his twelve-year-old messenger, Gaylan, to poll the citizenry. Gaylan soon discovers that the entire kingdom is on the brink of civil war, and must enlist help to define "delicious" and save the country.
The Search for Delicious is a 1969 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year.
Publisher: Square Fish
ISBN-13: 9780312369828
ISBN-10: 0312369824
Published on 8/21/2007
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 192
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