"Rebecca Rupp's magical tale . . . radiates a glow as golden as the dragon's scales." BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are spending the summer at their great-aunt Mehitabel's house on faraway Lonely Island. There, in a cave hidden high above the ocean, they discover a fabulous creature: a glittering three-headed golden dragon with a kind heart, an unpredictable temper, and a memory that spans 20,000 years. Transported by the magic of the dragon's stories, the children meet Mei-lan, a young girl in ancient China; nineteenth-century cabin boy Jamie Pritchett; and, in...
"Rebecca Rupp's magical tale . . . radiates a glow as golden as the dragon's scales." BOSTON SUNDAY GLOBE Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are spe...
Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova s conquests, how peas almost poisoned General Washington, and why some seventeenth-century turnips were considered degenerate. Rebecca Rupp tells the strange and fascinating history of 23 of the world s most popular vegetables. Gardeners, foodies, history buffs, and anyone who wants to know the secret stories concealed in a salad are sure to enjoy this delightful and informative collection."
Discover why Roman gladiators were massaged with onion juice before battle, how celery contributed to Casanova s conquests, how peas almost poisoned G...