Book Series · 3 Books

Next Best Junior Chef Books

In order from Lights, Camera, Cook! to The Heat Is On.

Lights, Camera, Cook!
The Winner Is . . .
The Heat Is On
Lights, Camera, Cook!
The Winner Is . . .
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Lights, Camera, Cook!
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Lights, Camera, Cook!

By Charise Mericle Harper, Aurelie Blard-Quintard (Illustrator)

Four tweens face off in a high-stakes cooking competition. Who will rise, and who will fall?

192 pages· 26,344 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Summary: In a televised cooking showdown, four tweens—Tate, Rae, Caroline, and Oliver—battle it out in the kitchen. As they whip up culinary creations, tensions simmer both on and off-camera. Each challenge tests their skills and determination. Who will impress the judges and who will face elimination? Discover the drama, friendships, and rivalries that unfold in this thrilling culinary contest. Perfect for aspiring young chefs, this story also offers real cooking tips to try at home.
The complete set

Next Best Junior Chef Series

3 books · Published 2017–2018

Lights, Camera, Cook!

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017

Four tweens face off in a high-stakes cooking competition. Who will rise, and who will fall?

The Winner Is . . .

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2018

Two junior chefs face off in a high-stakes finale. Who will win the ultimate culinary crown?

The Heat Is On

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Junior chefs face sizzling challenges in a culinary showdown. Who will rise, and who will crumble?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Next Best Junior Chef series?

There are 3 books in the Next Best Junior Chef series. It began with Lights, Camera, Cook! in 2017, and the newest book, The Heat Is On, was published in 2018.

What ages are the Next Best Junior Chef books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Next Best Junior Chef book is the longest?

The Winner Is . . . is the longest book in the series at 28,460 words (192 pages).

Which Next Best Junior Chef book is the shortest?

Lights, Camera, Cook! is the shortest at 26,344 words (192 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Next Best Junior Chef to life.

01

Charise Mericle Harper

Author
02

Aurelie Blard-Quintard

Illustrator

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