Everything on a Waffle
Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath, published by Farrar Straus Giroux in 2004, is a juvenile fiction novel that follows the story of eleven-year-old Primrose Squarp. With her parents lost at sea, Primrose moves in with her Uncle Jack and navigates her feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. The narrative is infused with humor and emotion, as Primrose’s journey unfolds against the backdrop of her favorite local restaurant, The Girl on the Red Swing, where everything is served on waffles.
In this engaging tale, readers will find Primrose’s unique perspective on life as she grapples with themes of family, self-esteem, and resilience. The story is enriched by the inclusion of recipes that reflect her experiences and emotions, providing a delightful connection between food and personal growth. With 149 pages, this edition presents a heartfelt exploration of social themes and the importance of finding solace in unexpected places.
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A Newbery Honor Book By the author of The Trolls, a National Book Award Finalist.
My name is Primrose Squarp. I am eleven years old. I have hair the color of carrots in apricot glaze (recipe to follow), skin fair and clear where it isn’t freckled, and eyes like summer storms.
Readers will know right from the start that the narrator of Everything on a Waffle is going to tell her story straight and pull no punches. Primrose’s parents have been lost at sea, but she believes without an iota of doubt that they are still alive, somewhere. She moves in with her Uncle Jack, but feels generally friendless. Her only real refuge is a local restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing, where the owner, Miss Bowzer, serves everything on waffles — except advice and good sense, which come free of charge and are always reliable.
Food in general plays an important role in Primrose’s journey toward peace and understanding (a recipe dictated in her unmistakable voice is appended to each chapter), and readers will eagerly cheer her on through this funny, bittersweet novel.
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