Pancakes-Paris
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Pancakes-Paris is a children's novel by Claire Huchet Bishop
. Set in Paris a few months after the end of World War II
, it follows Charles's quest to makes crepes for his little sister for Mardi Gras
. The novel, illustrated by Georges Schreiber, was first published in 1947 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1948.
Claire Huchet Bishop
Claire Huchet Bishop was a children's novelist and librarian, winner of the Newbery Honor for Pancakes-Paris and All Alone and the Josette Frank Award for Twenty and Ten...
. Set in Paris a few months after the end of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, it follows Charles's quest to makes crepes for his little sister for Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
The terms "Mardi Gras" , "Mardi Gras season", and "Carnival season", in English, refer to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday...
. The novel, illustrated by Georges Schreiber, was first published in 1947 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1948.