First published 1969
When the Prime Minister sets out to compile a dictionary, he's stumped by the meaning of "delicious." The King dispatches his young messenger, Gaylen, on a journey to poll the entire kingdom and settle the debate once and for all. Gaylen faces a colorful cast of characters, from crotchety bakers to dueling food critics, as he searches high and low for a definitive answer. But as Gaylen gets closer to the truth, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens the very fabric of the kingdom. Can one boy's quest to define "delicious" save the day?
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, quest
Setting: Kingdom
176 pages · Hardcover · Bodley Head Children's Books