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The Incredible Hotel

by Kate Davies
Isabelle Follath
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A stunning, nostalgic picture book about a beautiful hotel and the people who stay, live and work there. Perfect for children 4+.
If you ever go to great city of Delaunay, take a left at the Duchess's palace and cross the Bridge of Spires, andhere you will find The Incredible Hotel. Everything runs like clockwork, thanks to Stefan the kitchen porter, whobrews the coffee every morning, and dreams of being a chef. Until the morning of the Grand Ball, when a firestarts in the kitchen just as the Duchess of Delaunay arrives... can Stefan save the day?
With a style that evokes Wes Anderson-esque imaginary worlds, this is a timeless tale to read again and again from the award winning illustrator of 'JOY'. Each time you read it you will notice new details - look out for thecat and mouse hiding on every page they have little own story to tell!

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  • Release date

    September 5, 2023

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    • Kindle Book

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      • ISBN: 9780711287921
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  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      October 1, 2023

      Gr 1-3-A visually appealing but somewhat flawed story about a hotel worker's rise to success. Protagonist Stefan, who presents as Black, is a kitchen porter who wants to make cakes-but only chefs can do that, a fact of which Stefan is rudely reminded by the head chef when he tries to help her in the kitchen. While Stefan's work seems insignificant, the hotel staff discover his importance when he is absent from work on the day of a huge party, and everything goes wrong. Some aspects of the plot don't work; the happy ending seems abrupt and unrealistic given the rudeness Stefan experiences from the head chef. Furthermore, Stefan appears to be a child while everyone else is an adult, calling into question how he could possibly experience the success he does. Still, some children will overlook these details and appreciate the whimsy and visual pleasure of the story. VERDICT The illustrations are transporting, perfectly capturing the magic of the hotel and the charm of a European town, and that may be enough for some readers. Recommended as a secondary purchase.-Maria Bohan

      Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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