The Heat Is On
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 4 hour read

The Heat Is On

By Charise Mericle Harper

Book #2 in the Next Best Junior Chef series

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

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192 pages· 27,394 words· Est. 4 hour read
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In a high-stakes cooking competition, young chefs tackle challenges themed around family and tradition. From diner delights to quinceañera feasts, they must navigate unexpected twists both in the kitchen and beyond. As the pressure mounts, friendships are tested and culinary skills pushed to the limit. Who will stand the heat and claim the title of Next Best Junior Chef? Discover the drama and excitement as these talented kids cook their way to the top, with real techniques for aspiring chefs included!

From the publisher

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!

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Format
Pages
192
Words
27,394
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about cookingBooks about performing artsBooks about cooking and foodBooks about contests
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~O
AR points
4
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194800
Publication
Published
March 19, 2019
First published
February 13, 2018
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328561398

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