Books like Popcorn at the palace by Emily Arnold McCully
Set in the 1840s, "Popcorn at the Palace" follows the adventurous travels of Maisie Ferris and her father across the Atlantic. Their mission: to introduce the novel American snack of popcorn to England, blending culinary curiosity with cross‑cultural exchange. The story highlights the father‑daughter bond and the excitement of bringing a simple, yet transformative food to a new land.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Emily Arnold McCully
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