The Heat Is on - Next Best Junior Chef by Charise Mericle Harper Paperback

About the Book

The competition heats up in episode two of this zesty series for fans of kids' cooking competitions! 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?

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 M. Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series, and lives in Oregon. Visit her at chariseharper.com and on Twitter @ChariseHarper.

Aurélie Blard-Quintard studied classical drawing in Paris. She lives with her family in Strasbourg, France. Visit her at aurelieblardquintard.ultra-book.com.