Book Series · 2 Books

Food Heroes Books

In order from Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table to Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix.

The Food Heroes series is a set of 2 chapter books by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and June Jo Lee, published between 2013 and 2017. Written for ages 5–12, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1135

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2013

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Shabazz Larkin (Illustrator)

A visionary farmer transforms urban wastelands into thriving gardens.

32 pages· 1,096 words· Est. 19 min read

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Summary: Will Allen, a towering former basketball star, sees potential where others see decay. In Milwaukee's abandoned lots, he envisions gardens that could feed the world. With innovative methods like aquaponics, he tackles poor soil and limited space, turning urban farming into a movement. As challenges arise, Will's genius for problem-solving shines, inspiring communities and earning him recognition. Can his vision of sustainable urban agriculture change the way we feed our cities? Discover the story of a man who sees beyond the concrete and into a future of abundance.

In reading order

Food Heroes Series

2 books · Published 2013–2017

#1 in Series

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$1135

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2013

A visionary farmer transforms urban wastelands into thriving gardens.

Series

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$1895

Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix

Picture Book · Ages 5–12 · 2017

A chef transforms street food into a cultural revolution on wheels.

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How many books are in the Food Heroes series?

There are 2 books in the Food Heroes series. It began with Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table in 2013, and the newest book, Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix, was published in 2017.