Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Presents an eight-course banquet of ghost stories centered around Chinese cooking and culture. Each story is followed by a recipe and historical notes.
Brief description:
Ying Chang Compestine is the multi-talented author of 20 books including fiction, picture books, and five cookbooks. Frequently approached by the media, Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs, and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media outlets (The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post.) She is a sought after lecturer in Schools around the world, where her presentations to students of all ages help East meet West. Ying grew up in China and now lives in California with her husband and son.
Review Quotes: "Ghost Stories with a Chinese Twist" -The San Francisco Chronicle "...gruesome but delightful...laced with beautiful (as well as lurid) images... difficult to shake." -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "...will whet the appetites of ...of ghost gourmet with a sophisticated palate." -Kirkus Reviews "...offers up enough fright-and food-to keep kids returning for seconds." -Horn Book Review "...chilling tales honoring Chinese food and ghost lore." -Booklist "...deliciously frightening" -School Library Journal
