Why am I passionate about this?
I’m a children’s book writer from Frisco, Texas. I’ve published two middle grade chapter books, Pippa Park Raises Her Game and Pippa Park Crush at First Sight. I’ve always been captivated by novels that make me hungry; you can blame formative children’s books like If You Give a Mouse a Cookie or Stone Soup for that. That’s why today I’m sharing my top 5 favorite middle grade books that have a foodie twist. Some of them revolve entirely around food; others simply offer a notable scene. Either way, I hope you’ll find them as delectable as I do!
Erin's book list on middle school fiction featuring delicious food
Why did Erin love this book?
Now, I know what you’re thinking: Pippi Longstocking? That’s not a food book!
And while it’s true that the playful Pippi has all sorts of adventures, when I think of Pippi Longstocking, I think of the big-shoed girl rolling out cookie dough on the floor of her massive house, whipping up pepparkakor by the hundreds. From buns to Swedish cookies to beautiful cream pies, there is no shortage of mouth-watering desserts in Pippi Longstocking.
5 authors picked Pippi Longstocking as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 8, 9, 10, and 11.
This flagship gift edition illustrated by Lauren Child is a glorious celebratory tribute to the strongest girl in the world.
Pippi Longstocking is nine years old. She has just moved into Villa Villekulla where she lives all by herself with a horse, a monkey, and a big suitcase full of gold coins. The grown-ups in the village try to make Pippi behave in ways that they think a little girl should, but Pippi has other ideas. She would much rather spend her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets…