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Independence Cake, a revolutionary confection inspired by Amelia Simmons, whose true history is unfortunately unknown, written by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Giselle Potter

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Independence Cake, a revolutionary confection inspired by Amelia Simmons, whose true history is unfortunately unknown, written by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Giselle Potter
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
004-008
Literary Form
fiction
Main title
Independence Cake
Responsibility statement
written by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Giselle Potter
Sub title
a revolutionary confection inspired by Amelia Simmons, whose true history is unfortunately unknown
Summary
In this fictional story, Amelia Simmons, writer of the first American cookbook, creates an Independence Cake in 1789 to offer the newly elected President, George Washington
Target audience
primary
Classification
Contributor
Illustrator