BOOKS | Elana Rubinstein

Behrman House/ Apples & Honey Press

Ages 7 - 10
ISBN 1681156075

Saralee Siegel (Book Four)
The Royal Recipe

With her super-nose, Saralee can sniff out any ingredient. But she can also sniff out trouble.

Saralee and Zadie make the perfect team at their family’s restaurant. This Purim, they want to host a banquet inspired by the Purim story, and Saralee is determined to bake something extra-special.

Using her super-nose, Saralee sniffs out ancient flavors for her Royal Hamantaschen recipe. But when a mysterious visitor creates trouble for Saralee’s family, Saralee realizes the recipe is more powerful than she bargained for. She’ll need courage, inspiration, and her super-nose to save the Purim party—and her relationship with Zadie!

PJ Library Selection book

School Library Journal Best Book of 2023

Association of Jewish Libraries 'Holiday Highlights' 2023

REVIEWS

"Baking, celebrating, storytelling: The high points of the Purim holiday are here in this amusing series addition."
- Kirkus

"...the unique theme of Purim will enhance multicultural literature collections of early reader chapter books and should be considered as a worthwhile purchase."
- School Library Journal

"Sprinkled with generous amounts of humor and fun, The Royal Recipe seamlessly weaves in numerous details from the historic Purim story, allowing readers to gain new insights into this festive holiday. The story cleverly addresses the themes of standing up to bullies, building strong friendships, and reconceptualizing the role family conflict can play in one's growth and development."
- PJ Library

"The plot includes a little suspense, a good moral lesson, and a fun interpretation of the Purim story. The book includes all the elements of the Purim holiday. It is an easy way for young readers to understand the plot of the Purim story as they enjoy the Siegel family escapades, and fills the niche of easy chapter books for younger elementary grades."
- Sydney Taylor Shmooze

Saralee Siegel (Book Four) The Royal Recipe

REVIEWS

"Baking, celebrating, storytelling: The high points of the Purim holiday are here in this amusing series addition." - Kirkus

"...the unique theme of Purim will enhance multicultural literature collections of early reader chapter books and should be considered as a worthwhile purchase." - School Library Journal

Saralee Siegel (Book Four)
The Royal Recipe

"Baking, celebrating, storytelling: The high points of the Purim holiday are here in this amusing series addition."
- Kirkus

"...the unique theme of Purim will enhance multicultural literature collections of early reader chapter books and should be considered as a worthwhile purchase."
- School Library Journal