The Porridge Pot
By Anthea Bell
2007
First Published
3.10
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
In this newly translated German folk tale, a pot of porridge sparks a quarrelsome chase between a miller and his wife. Left behind is their daughter, who enters the dark forest in pursuit. But she loses sight of them, and all seems lost until a mysterious old woman appears and offers the girl a shoe, assuring her that everything will be fine as long as she follows her instructions. Doing as she’s told, the girl ventures in search of a castle. Once there, her life will be turned upside down in this zany, uproarious yarn, illustrated by stunning, unique art that blends clay modeling with sumptuous paintings. It’s a feast for both the eyes and the stomach.
Avg Rating
3.10
Number of Ratings
29
5 STARS
14%
4 STARS
17%
3 STARS
38%
2 STARS
28%
1 STARS
3%
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Author
Anthea Bell
Author · 6 books
Anthea Bell OBE (born 1936) was an English translator who has translated numerous literary works, especially children's literature, from French, German and Danish to English. She was known for her numerous translations, including Austerlitz, one of the most significant German language works of fiction for the period since World War II, and of the French Asterix comics along with co-translator Derek Hockridge .
