Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate
$29.69
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2026
Summary
The culinary world is full of secrets. For one, recipes can become powerful spells. Of course, fourteen-year-old Sylvie Jones knows this. Sylvie has been dreaming of attending her mom’s alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, the last name Jones has a horrible stain on it—something that could destroy her dream. So, when Sylvie is given the opportunity to prove that she’s got the skills to be a great chef and put an e…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798890033635 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Marisa Churchill |
| Publisher: | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Imprint: | Page Street Publishing Co. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 528g |
| Dimensions: | 39mm x 147mm x 217mm |
| Audience Age: | 12 |
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Critics Review
”[T]he clever way that magic is woven into ingredients and the cooking process makes for a fresh look. Future chefs will appreciate the recipes at the end.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Churchill, a trained chef, brings her culinary expertise to […] [this] charming blend of fantasy and foodie fun, and readers will devour its combination of humor, friendship, heart, and magic.” –Booklist
”[T]he characters’ infectious passion for their craft and the mouthwatering descriptions of each enchanted dish impart buoyant ambiance.”
–Publishers Weekly
“Cookbook author Churchill (Sweet & Skinny) crafts a cozy fantasy in her YA debut.”
–Publishers Weekly
“A delicious treat of a novel, sparkling with whimsy and heart. You’ll devour this like your favorite dessert.”
–Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author
“This story brought back the intensity, camaraderie, and fire of high-stakes kitchens with a whimsical twist. A feast for the senses and a celebration of imagination, and the inspiring and delightful magic of food.” –Chef Hubert Keller, Resident Judge on Top Chef, Just Desserts, and host of Secrets of a Chef on PBS
“Culinary magic, family secrets, and the fierce drive to forge your own destiny. Churchill has whipped up a crowdpleasing hit!” –Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series
“A delicious romp through a mysterious world of culinary magic. Marisa, an accomplished chef in her own right, has crafted a heart-racing adventure, full of fantastical ingredients and powerful characters, for food and fantasy lovers of all ages. I couldn’t put it down!” –Gail Simmons, Top Chef Judge and author of Bringing It Home
Marisa Churchill
Marisa Churchill spent a decade of her career working in some of San Francisco’s most notable restaurants, was a competitor on Top Chef season two, and competed multiple times on Food Network Challenge. She is the author of two cookbooks Sweet & Skinny and My Sweet & Skinny Life. Her recipes have appeared in almost every culinary publication, from Food & Wine to Epicurious. Her recipes have also been featured in Oprah.com, Women’s Health, and on numerous TV shows: The Talk, Access Hollywood, Hallmark’s Home & Family, and more.
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