I absolutely love this biography, written about someone who wasn't a celebrity, politician, doctor or inventor. The most unique talents, often underrated, can have the biggest impact.

Tie Sing was considered to be the best trail cook in California in the early 1900s, and this wonderful book is a sweet and factual introduction to his life and legacy.

The story is skillfully told, and the illustrations match the theme of the time and the story. Included after the story are pages of biographical information about Tie Sing and some of the people that he cooked for, who helped persuade congress to create the National Park Service.

The only issue at present is the small, slightly illegible font used in the book, though since this is an advanced copy, that may change before publication. Highly recommended for all ages, although it is intended for children.

**eARC Netgalley**

What a fascinating story about a man who overcame prejudice and ended up as cook on a journey that helped initiate the National Parks Service. As someone who enjoys camping in parks and wilderness areas here in Canada, I am very impressed by Tie Sing was able to conjure up such elaborate feasts under those conditions. I wonder whatever happened to that missing mule?
I appreciate the endnotes and photographs at the end of the book.

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