The Last Super Chef

Family and food take center stage in this heartfelt middle grade story perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Antony John.

For as long as he can remember, Curtis Pith has been obsessed with becoming a chef like Lucas Taylor, host of Super Chef. And Curtis has a secret: Taylor is actually his long-absent father.

So when Taylor announces a kids-only season of Super Chef, Curtis finally sees his chance to meet his dad. But after Curtis wins a spot in the competition and arrives in New York to film the show, nothing goes as smoothly as he expected.

It's all riding on the last challenge. If Curtis cooks his heart out like he knows he can, he just might go home with the top prize—and the truth.

Winning will take more than just the perfect recipe.

• An Absent Father Secret: Curtis Pith is sure that Lucas Taylor, the famous host of Super Chef, is his dad. He’s entering the competition to finally prove it.
• Found Family on Set: Away from home in New York City, Curtis discovers that the other contestants might be the only ones who truly understand the pressure.
• A Heartfelt Story of Family and Dreams: Perfect for young readers who love stories about food, big dreams, and the families who support them, no matter what.
• Friendship and Teamwork: From cooking up schemes with his best friend back home to learning to rely on his competitors, Curtis learns that you don’t have to cook alone.