A Pinch of Phoenix by Heidi Lang - ISBN: 9781534437104
Paperback
Elves wage war. Only a chef can save the city.
  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    1 August 2020

Summary

With elves waging war on scientists, it’s up to thirteen-year-old master chef Lailu Loganberry to save both her restaurant and her city in this final book in The Mystic Cooking Chronicles, which Kirkus Reviews calls “perfect for Top Chef fans with a penchant for the fantastical.”

Lailu is in hot water. After the events of the Week of Masks, Wren keeps sending insect-like automatons to attack Lailu. However, they’re more irritating than dangerous, and Lailu is more wo…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781534437104
ISBN-10:153443710X
Author:Heidi Lang, Kati Bartkowski
Publisher:Simon & Schuster
Imprint:Aladdin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:1 August 2020
Weight:277g
Dimensions:194mm x 130mm x 28mm
Series:The Mystic Cooking Chronicles
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Lang and Bartkowski continue Lailu’s adventures in a world that cooks up magic, fantastical beasts, steampunk science, and a dash of murder mystery in a story that will attract readers who enjoy not only fantasy adventure but cooking TV shows, such as MasterChef Junior.“”–Booklist on A Hint of HydraThe plot rockets along, the third-person narration peppered by agreeably colloquial dialogue. Mix a dash of humor with some action and adventure, throw in a couple of cute boys plus a gutsy heroine–this novel is a recipe for success–perfect for Top Chef fans with a penchant for the fantastical.–Kirkus Reviews on A Dash of Dragon

About The Author

Heidi Lang

Heidi Lang managed to stumble upon the two best jobs in the world: writing for kids and walking dogs. If she’s not out on the trails surrounded by wagging tails and puppy kisses, she’s probably hunched over her laptop working on her next book. She lives in northern California with her husband and two adventure-loving dogs, and she is the coauthor of the Mystic Cooking Chronicles and Whispering Pines series, and author of Out of Range. Find her on X (previously known as Twitter) @HidLang.

Kati Bartkowski was originally drawn to illustration before she got swept up in the world of words. Nowadays she’s a fan of creating fantastical creatures and feisty heroines in both mediums. If she’s not reading, writing, or drawing, she’s probably chasing after her high energy little girl. She lives in northern California and is the coauthor of the Mystic Cooking Chronicles and Whispering Pines series. Find her on X (previously known as Twitter) @KTBartkowski.

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