Philadelphia!

Recipe for Adventure Series

Author: Giada De Laurentiis

Illustrator: Francesca Gambatesa

Book 8 in the Recipe for Adventure series

Pages: 160

Published: 2016

Age: 18+

In this adventure, Zia sends the entire Bertolizzi family to the city of brotherly love - Philadelphia! Known as the "birthplace of America," Philadelphia welcomes the family with its historic blend of colonial buildings, national landmarks, and equally revolutionary cuisine. Their Philadelphia tour guide, Emma, shows the family that foodie destinations like Reading Terminal Market and 9th Street have as rich a history as the Liberty Bell.

About the Recipe for Adventure Series

Books in series order

  1. 1.Naples!(2013)
  2. 2.Paris!(2013)
  3. 3.Hong Kong!(2014)
  4. 4.New Orleans!(2014)
  5. 5.Rio de Janeiro!(2015)
  6. 6.Hawaii!(2015)
  7. 7.Miami!(2015)
  8. 8.Philadelphia!(2016)

Reading age: 8+ years

A deliciously fun chapter-book series from Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis. The books follow the Bertolizzi siblings, Alfie and Emilia, as they discover the sights, sounds, and tastes of some of the world's greatest culinary destinations.

When Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what's in store for them. Zia Dontella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia's plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn first-hand how food can not only take you places but can also bring you back home.

In each story, Alfie and Emilia make new friends, discover new foods, and have new adventures. Each book also contains two original recipes that reflect the regional food of the city they are visiting.