Monsieur Pamplemousse and the Carbon Footprint [Hardcover]

Michael Bond (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 18, 2010

When Le Guide, France's premier gastronomic bible seems to be failing to whet the appetites of American readers, Monsieur Pamplemousse is tasked with the job of addressing the problem. Though he has the help of his faithful bloodhound Pommes Frites, everything rests on Jay Corby, revered and feared American food critic. However, disaster strikes and Pamplemousse is the only one who can save Le Guide's transatlantic reputation as well as save Corby from the Mob. Once again he can rely on Pommes Frites, though their only lead is some flimsy undergarments…

Editorial Reviews

Review

'Not a page passes without a well-earned chuckle, a guffaw, or a fit of the giggles - a tribute indeed to Michael Bond, a Cordon bleu master of the incongruous' --Strand Magazine

'A delightful French frolic of a detective story' --The Scotsman

About the Author

Michael Bond was born in Newbury in 1926. In 1958, his first children's book, A Bear Called Paddington was published; many more were to follow and the bear became a star. In 1983 he started writing adult fiction, with the first tale to feature Monsieur Pamplemousse and his faithful bloodhound, 'Pommes Frites'.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Allison & Busby; 1 edition (June 18, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749008121
• ISBN-13: 978-0749008123
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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