{"product_id":"my-fine-fellow-isbn-9780063047549","title":"My Fine Fellow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2023 Sydney Taylor Honor Book! * A Bustle Best YA Books Out in 2022 title!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary delights abound, romance lingers in the air, and plans go terribly, wonderfully astray in this gender-bent take on \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e from Jennieke Cohen, author of \u003cem\u003eDangerous Alliance\u003c\/em\u003e—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eBridgerton \u003c\/em\u003eor \u003cem\u003eA Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1830s England, and Culinarians—doyens who consult with society’s elite to create gorgeous food and confections—are the crème de la crème of high society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelena Higgins\u003c\/strong\u003e, top of her class at the Royal Academy, has a sharp demeanor and an even sharper palate—and knows stardom awaits her if she can produce greatness in her final year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenelope Pickering\u003c\/strong\u003e is going to prove the value of non-European cuisine to all of England. Her contemporaries may scorn her Filipina heritage and her dishes, but with her flawless social graces and culinary talents, Penelope is set to prove them wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElijah Little\u003c\/strong\u003e has nothing to his name but a truly excellent instinct for flavors. London merchants won’t allow a Jewish boy to own a shop, so he hawks his pasties for a shilling a piece to passersby—but he knows with training he can break into the highest echelon of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003ePenelope\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHelena\u003c\/strong\u003e meet \u003cstrong\u003eElijah,\u003c\/strong\u003e a golden opportunity arises: to pull off a project never seen before, and turn Elijah from a street vendor to a gentleman chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Elijah’s transformation will have a greater impact on this trio than they originally realize—and mayhem, unseemly faux pas, and a little romance will all be a part of the delicious recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Dangerous Alliance: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “With a whimsical nod to Jane Austen and a charming pairing to root for, \u003cem\u003eDangerous Alliance\u003c\/em\u003e brings the best of Regency romance to young adult. Perfect for fans wanting more after the credits roll on Netflix's \u003cem\u003eBridgerton\u003c\/em\u003e. A delight!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Taylor Namey, New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Contemporary fans of the Austen novels and their screen adaptations will relish this rousing, late Georgian romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While Vicky takes center stage, interspersed perspectives from other characters, including those of Sherborne and his half-sister, deepen the story’s themes… Frequent references to then-popular novels and a thoughtful historical note add additional context to this spirited romp.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming and fun. Replete with intrigue, grand parties, and romantic entanglements, fans of Jane Austen will positively devour this book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Cluess, author of A Shadow Bright and Burning\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Romance fans and Jane Austen devotees will devour this delicious Regency romp.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexa Donne, author of Brightly Burning and The Stars We Steal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Bathed in Cohen’s richly textured language, \u003cem\u003eDangerous Alliance \u003c\/em\u003eboldly shines a light on issues women struggled with historically: abuse, obstruction, and dominance. A timeless\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003estory.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelley Sackier, author of The Antidote and The Freemason’s Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[This] story’s more than a simple retelling; it’s a refreshing remix of well-loved ingredients, sure to please.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A delightful celebration of history, heritage, and haute cuisine that pays tribute to George Bernard Shaw's \u003cem\u003ePygmalion\u003c\/em\u003e while telling an entirely original tale. I think it would leave Shaw smiling. And also very, very hungry.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJacqueline Firkins, author of Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things and How Not to Fall in Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jennieke Cohen serves up a fun dish of a novel with a healthy sprinkle of feminism. MY FINE FELLOW is fresh as the rain in Spain.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStacey Lee, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Filled with delectable dishes and an inclusive cast... Weaving the original source material with relevant social commentary, Cohen creates memorable characters struggling to find their place in a prejudicial world, while alternating viewpoints add depth to the backdrop of this historical culinary treat.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A delectable treat of a novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBustle, Best YA Books Out in 2022\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A delightful YA historical romance with a Jewish twist… a retelling you won’t want to miss.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHey Alma\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Especially delicious.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A fresh, enchanting addition to the historical fiction genre!  The perfect read for fans of Jane Austen and \u003cem\u003eDownton Abbey\u003c\/em\u003e!”    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTobie Easton, award winning author of the Mer Chronicles series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The perfect combination of mystery, intriguing characters, surprising action, and delightful romance. I loved every single word.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamantha Hastings, author of The Last Word\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sparkling retelling of \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady \u003c\/em\u003eset in an alternate 1830s London… readers will connect to both Penelope’s and Elijah’s desires to remain true to themselves in a world that would prefer them to stay on the margins.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A charming historical romp and fitting tribute to  \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e. With pitch-perfect prose and a sly, observant voice, Jennieke Cohen serves up a spectacularly unique rom-com confection. I absolutely loved it!”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Lynn Solomon, author of  Today Tonight Tomorrow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Jennieke Cohen dishes up an irresistible YA historical romance with a Filipina-British heroine at its heart who breathes fresh life into this gender-flipped \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e reimagining.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlexa Donne, author of The Ivies and The Stars We Steal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cohen has done it again! Fans of \u003cem\u003eMy Fair Lady\u003c\/em\u003e will eat up this delicious peek into the London elite that could have been. Glittering ballrooms, complex friendships, extravagant kitchens, and budding romance make this historical rom-com an indulgence as nuanced as it is delectable. A true treat!\"-- - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTobie Easton, award-winning author of the Mer Chronicles series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890344915173,"sku":"NP9780063047549","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063047549.jpg?v=1730233083","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/my-fine-fellow-isbn-9780063047549","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}