The Piemakers

by Helen Cresswell

The Rollers are the finest pie-makers in Danby Dale. So when they're asked to make a special pie for the king, the Rollers are thrown into a frenzy of excited activity. This will be their best pie ever! But wicked Uncle Crispin has different plans for the pie - plans that involve a large helping of pepper... BL This is Helen Cresswell's first book and was nominated for the Carnegie Medal BL Helen Cresswell has been twice BAFTA-nominated for her tv adaptations of such books as The Demon Headmaster and The Phoenix and the Carpet.

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.