When the French schoolgirls prepare sandwiches for the imperious Lord Koo-Kooface, even they can't stomach the results. Let's just say "everything" doesn't mean lettuce, tomato, and onions here. So the chairman of the Board of Trustees foots the bill for classes at the Cordon Rouge with Chef Flambé. Needless to say, Madeline dresses her chicken as a doll and sets a few crustaceans free, and the good chef literally gets egg on his face before the girls learn to whip up exquisite croissants, soufflés, and Beef Wellington for their final project. But soft-hearted Madeline gives her chicken away to some hungry street children and forgoes her diploma, until the all-knowing Miss Clavell figures it out. This installment of the series based on Ludwig Bemelmans's classic books hits the right balance of mischief and lessons learned. --Kimberly HeinrichsPrice: $9.98
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