Taste the first adventure
Start with Book 1 to meet Rutabaga and Pot and learn why cooking is this hero's favorite way to solve a problem.
Book Series · 2 Books
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef Books
In order from Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1 to Feasts of Fury.
A playful graphic-novel series about a traveling chef who would rather discover a rare ingredient than claim a legendary sword.
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Reading order
How to Read the Rutabaga Books
Read Book 1 before Book 2: Feasts of Fury. The books collect connected comic adventures, and the second volume returns to Rutabaga, his magical cooking pot, and the fantasy world established in the first.
Rooty the Rutabaga is a separate picture book by Steven Megson, not a Rutabaga the Adventure Chef volume. It should not be included in this two-book sequence simply because the titles sound alike.
Sources: Abrams' official Feasts of Fury page, Eric Colossal's official Rutabaga comic.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
The fantasy comedy includes dragons, giant spiders, goblin-like creatures, swords, mild battles, and occasional talk of cooking imaginary monsters. The emphasis is on silly problem-solving and culinary curiosity, not frightening violence.
Each volume includes recipes children can make with real ingredients. Younger cooks will still need an adult's usual help with heat, sharp tools, allergies, and kitchen cleanup.
Where to start
Where to Start
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1
A chef's quest to cook for dragons and monsters leads to culinary adventures.
128 pages· 5,262 words· Est. 59 min read
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Summary: In a world of dragons and haunted squash, Rutabaga, the Adventure Chef, embarks on a daring quest with his magical pot and friends. Together, they face dragons, hunt for exotic ingredients, and cook up fantastical dishes like spider soup. Can Rutabaga's culinary skills save the day? Join him as he turns danger into deliciousness, blending real and mythical flavors. Will his recipes be enough to conquer the challenges ahead? Dive into a whimsical journey where cooking is the ultimate adventure.
In reading order
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef Series
2 books · Published 2015–2016
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Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015
A chef's quest to cook for dragons and monsters leads to culinary adventures.
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1299
Feasts of Fury
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A chef's quest for exotic ingredients leads to wild adventures and culinary chaos.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Rutabaga the Adventure Chef series?
There are 2 books in the Rutabaga the Adventure Chef series. It began with Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1 in 2015, and the newest book, Feasts of Fury, was published in 2016.
What order should you read the Rutabaga the Adventure Chef books in?
Start with Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1 and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #2.
What ages are the Rutabaga the Adventure Chef books best for?
The series is best for ages 7–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Rutabaga the Adventure Chef book is the longest?
Feasts of Fury is the longest book in the series at 8,559 words (128 pages).
Which Rutabaga the Adventure Chef book is the shortest?
Rutabaga the Adventure Chef: Book 1 (Book #1) is the shortest at 5,262 words (128 pages).
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