The Heat Is On, 2 - (Next Best Junior Chef) by Charise Mericle Harper (Hardcover)

Number of Pages: 192
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Cooking & Food
Series Title: Next Best Junior Chef
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Age Range: 9-12 Years
Author: Charise Mericle Harper
Language: English

About the Book

The competition heats up in episode two of this zesty series. Three contestants remain. Which junior chefs will have the chops to make it through week two? And who will have to hang up their apron and go home? Includes bonus cooking techniques. Illustrations.

Book Synopsis

The competition heats up in episode two of this zesty series for fans of kids' cooking competitions! With this episode's theme of family and tradition, from a diner challenge to a quinceañera to the farmer's market, the junior chefs will have to sauté their way through the chewiest challenges yet. They're the best in the nation, but can they handle the twists and turnovers week two has in store, on- and off-camera? Which junior chefs can stand the heat? And which one will need to get out of the kitchen?
We are one episode closer to discovering just who will earn the title of Next Best Junior Chef.
Bonus: Includes real cooking techniques for the aspiring young chef!

Review Quotes

"Fast-paced and fun-filled, a delicious read for middle graders, foodies or not."-Kirkus, 11/13/2017

About the Author

Charise Mericle Harper, aseasoned author of many books for young readers including the Just Grace series, whips up dynamic and fun characters in this high-energy book two in the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon with her family--where there are many food trucks from which to eat.