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.

• A Heartfelt Story: A moving tale about a boy, his single mom, and his little sister, held together by a shared love of food and family.
• Foodie Fiction for Kids: Packed with detailed cooking scenes and mouth-watering descriptions of everything from creme brulee cupcakes to the perfect souffle.
• An Underdog's Journey: Curtis arrives in New York ready to prove his talent, but quickly learns that competing on a national stage is much harder than cooking in his own kitchen.
• Finding a Father: The grand prize isn't just money-it's Curtis's only chance to finally stand face-to-face with Lucas Taylor and uncover the truth he's been searching for his whole life.

About the Author
Chris Negron is the author of several novels for children, including Georgia Author of the Year finalist and Sakura Medal nominee Dan Unmasked. His latest novel, Underdog City, released in the fall of 2023, again from HarperCollins. He holds a computer science degree from Yale University, but it was his years of playing Dungeons & Dragons in friends' basements that inspired him to write stories about the things he loves, including comic books, baseball, competitive cooking shows, and dogs. Visit him at chrisnegron.com.

Reviews
PRAISE FOR DAN UNMASKED: "Dan Unmasked is a grand slam of a debut: timeless, moving, and filled to the brim with heart. I can't stop thinking about it." - Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda "Dan Unmasked is about sports and comics but also about the complicated nature of guilt and grief and the healing power of community. A beautiful new addition to the middle grade canon." - Aisha Saeed, New York Times bestselling author of Amal Unbound "Stirringly hits every despairing low and thrilling high of a sports movie." - Kirkus Reviews "Perfect for fans of Chopped Junior." - Kirkus Reviews "With a winning concept, and full of humor and hijinks, middle grade readers are going to eat up THE LAST SUPER CHEF. A truly delightful read that is packed with so much heart." - Jasmine Warga, New York Times bestselling author of Other Words for Home "This book had me grinning ear to ear from page one to the very end. There might have been a tear or two shed as well. Chris Negron is fast becoming one of my favorite voices in middle grades fiction." - Greg Howard, author of The Whispers "Food descriptions and attention to preparatory details pop as Negron serves up a toothsome tale filled with insight into the unseen obstacles even idols face, accented by commentary on poverty and different forms that family can assume." - Publishers Weekly



Book Information
ISBN 9780062943088
Author Chris Negron
Format Paperback
Page Count 432
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Weight(grams) 279g