Piemakers

by Helen Cresswell

A "Grand Contest" gives the pie-making Roller family of Danby Dale a chance to reclaim the family honor after their pie for the king has failed.

Genres: Childrens, Fantasy, Fiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1967

About the author

Helen Cresswell (1934–2005) was an English television scriptwriter and author of more than 100 children's books, best known for comedy and supernatural fiction. Her most popular book series, Lizzie Dripping and The Bagthorpe Saga, were also the basis for television series.

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tall-tale gem, in the tradition of James and the Giant Peach.

[Tansy Hepton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet and clever children's book, inspired by the pies of Denby Dale. Come and see the real pie dishes in our village!

[Norah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought as a Xmas present for my granddaughters Imogen, Astrid and Aurora, to be read by their Dad Geoff, who is a great cook!

[SheWhoShallNotBeNamed]

This was a very sweet children’s book that’s I read in one day. I probably won’t read it again, but it’s enjoyable for a one off.

[Fatima · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderfully quirky and so sweet. Full of imagination and possibilities for young minds.

[Norah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought myself another copy of this after giving to my granddaughters for Christmas, as I loved it so much. May it teach them to understand people who are shy like me their grandmother.