Do you know your ackee from your plantain? There's much more to Caribbean food than jerk chicken and rice and peas! Discover all about the types of food Caribbean people eat - from the traditional to the modern - and read about how food is used in cultural and religious celebrations, by families, in different regions and at different times of the year. Then have a go at making a Caribbean dish of your own using one of the step-by-step recipes. The book is perfect for children aged 9+ who are studying the Caribbean as a topic. A series of eight titles that explore food from eight very different countries around the world. Each book gives a brief overview of the history of food in each country before you delve deeper into what makes each a unique eating experience.

Author Biography

Jen Green received a doctorate from the University of Sussex (Dept of English and American Studies) in 1982. She worked in publishing for 15 years and is now a full-time writer, who has written over 150 books for children. Her book 'Your Feelings: I'm Special' was short-listed for the NASEN Special Needs Award.