Library's review
Author Pat Miller recounts how Captain Hanson Gregory invented the doughnut as a young cook on a ship. With bright illustrations, Captain Gregory’s story is historically engaging. Author’s Note, Timeline, Selected Bibliography.
Lexile
L
Publication
Clarion Books (2016), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
Description
"In 1843, 14-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 boat load of hungry sailors, coupled with his knack for creative problem-solving, would yield one of the world's most prized pastries. At long last, here's the hole truth about the invention of the donut!"--
Awards
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee — Grades K-3 — 2018)
Virginia Readers' Choice (Nominee — Elementary — 2019)
Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist — 2017)
CCBC Choices (2017)
Children's Favorites Awards (Selection — 2017)
Language
Original language
English
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0544319613 / 9780544319615
DDC/MDS
| 641.8 |