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Reviewed on May 1, 2006
Gr 1-5 This lively story of the inventor of the potato chip begins with Crum -s 1830s childhood in the Adirondacks, where his -feisty streak - gave him resilience in the face of prejudice against his Native American/African-American heritage. He combined a passion for cooking with a perfectionist bent and was hired as a chef at Moon -s Lake House in Saratoga Springs, where he created popular wild game and fish dishes. His encounters with fussy and demanding patrons led to the innovative idea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More