5 stars
A fun adventure into the world of food. Join a team of sprites as they dive into various dishes and ingredients including cheese, pizza, pickles, soda, easy food, and gelatin. They explore written history around the globe to learn about how items were created and how they have changed over time. Along the way are legends, imagined interviews with historic figures, and even recipes to try at home. Works as an engaging introduction to food history.
This was such a fun read. It packs in a lot of information in a fun and accessible format. Elliott doesn’t shy away from some of the darker elements of history such as war, colonization, and slavery. Using kid-friendly language, she notes how they impacted the ways people experienced food.
As an adult reader, there were sections I wish were more fleshed out, but it gives a nice overview, which is appropriate for its target audience. A nice place to start to learn about the science, history, and evolution of food.
The artwork is bright and fun. It adds an engaging element to the book. I really enjoyed the different characters. There’s even a guide at the back for how to draw Peri and design your own sprite.
There is also a bibliography with additional resources to learn more about specific topics.
Such a great idea for a graphic novel. Will definitely be checking out Elliott’s Yummy: A History of Desserts as well.