Night Chef

By Mika Song

A raccoon chef ventures into the wild to reunite a lost crow with its family.

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160 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In a hidden corner of a bustling French restaurant, a raccoon dreams of culinary greatness. Known as the Night Chef, she secretly perfects her craft, knowing humans would never accept her. But when a baby crow named Ichi tumbles into her life, she must leave her safe haven to return him to his family. As she navigates the unknown woods, will she find the family she's always longed for? Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and self-discovery, where the magic of cooking and the bonds of family intertwine in unexpected ways.

From the publisher

Ratatouille meets the magic of Studio Ghibli as a lonely raccoon who secretly lives inside a fine French restaurant and yearns to be a chef must venture into the woods for the first time to help a baby crow find its home. A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - A BULLETIN OF THE CENTER FOR CHILDREN’S BOOKS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The Night Chef has never had a family–only a dream. She’s spent years living inside the walls of a human restaurant, honing her cooking skills. She knows she can fry an omelette with the best of them– but she also knows that humans will never accept her. And so she keeps to herself, hidden and alone. Then, one evening, when Night Chef cracks an egg open for her dinner, a baby crow named Ichi falls out! Despite being reluctant to leave her home, Night Chef steps into the wilds in order to reunite Ichi with his family. And along the journey, she might just find a family to call her own, too.

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