Description

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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!

About the Author

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Charise Mericle Harper is the author and illustrator of many books for children, including the Just Grace series and the Next Best Junior Chef series. Charise lives in Oregon. Visit Charise at chariseharper.com and on Twitter at @ChariseHarper.

Aurélie Blard-Quintard studied classical drawing in Paris and earned a Master of Communication Media degree, specializing in stop-motion animation, in Bristol, England. She lives with her family and their cat in Strasbourg, France.

Praise For…

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"Fast-paced and fun-filled, a delicious read for middle graders, foodies or not."-Kirkus, 11/13/2017 —