Plot Summary: George Crum is a Native American/African American who struggles with acceptance. He grows up during the thirties with his little sister, Kate. One day, he meets a French Chef who teaches him how to cook and gets a job at a local restaurant. He is very successful as a chef and not so much at customer service. One day a lady sends back an order of French fries saying that they need to be thinner. George goes back to the kitchen and makes very thin and very crispy fries. He expects the lady not to like them but she does. The Saratoga Chip becomes a success and George eventually buys his own restaurant.
Personal Reaction:
I really enjoyed this book. It has several good messages about equality, perseverance, and hard work. In addition, it has a more real flair than some other books due to the fact that George is very a very moody, flawed character. The artwork is amazing! The illustrator uses rich color to enhance the story line, and the people look very art deco/ jazz age. The expressions on the characters faces are realistic and support character and plot development, with George’s attitude, and that of his stuffy customers being major players in the story line of this book. The illustrator uses pink on the walls of the restaurant, this dainty color, along with the patron's clothing, helps the reader see the restaurant patrons as foppish and prissy. Over all this book was a big hit with me!
Taylor, G., & Morrison, F. (2006). George Crum and the Saratoga chip. New York: Lee & Low Books.
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