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Chilli Padi

by Adeline Foo, Lee Kowling
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Spicy coming-of-age tale set in Singapore.

Chilli Padi would be a great read for those interested in learning about coming-of-age in Singapore. The book features a unique perspective and narrative style, providing an immersive experience for readers. The depiction of Singapore's culture and cuisine is also vivid and captivating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Chilli Padi

by Adeline Foo, Lee Kowling
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ISBN: 9789810813284
Authors: Adeline Foo, Lee Kowling
Publisher: Ethos Books
Date of Publication: 2008-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Family, Food, Adventure, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 5.0
(rated by 1 readers)

Description

Puteh has a new friend, Itam, a kitchen help adopted by her grandmother. The two children find themselves in trouble when they get into a fight in the kitchen. Itam is punished for Puteh’s misdeed. Read about how Puteh redeems herself with her new friend by using the magic of her beaded slippers.A tale of friendship and loyalty, join Puteh and Itam on the first of their kitchen exploits and discover a unique side of the Peranakans through their food heritage.
 

Spicy coming-of-age tale set in Singapore.

Chilli Padi would be a great read for those interested in learning about coming-of-age in Singapore. The book features a unique perspective and narrative style, providing an immersive experience for readers. The depiction of Singapore's culture and cuisine is also vivid and captivating.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.