Jeff Smith The Complete Frugal Gourmet Cookbook Set 1986 Hardcover With Case

This activity book has a section for writing short stories based on prompts.

Gourmet Today Edited By Ruth Reichl (5 pounds) unread Near Mint

You will find that this novel makes you laugh and cry equally.

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A nice touch is the stickers that mark your progress in this activity book.