Night Chef: An Epic Tale of Friendship with a Side of Deliciousness! (A Graphic Novel) by Mika Song
ISBN: 0593303156
Genres: Animals
Format: Graphic Novel
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Night Chef by Mika Song

Night Chef is a graphic novel with charming illustrations that will delight 1st through 4th graders. Night Chef is about a squirrel who lives next to a restaurant and watches the chefs through the walls. Each night, Night Chef emerges to cook with what the chefs leave behind. One night, she decides to make ramen and scurries about to find supplies. She discovers an egg, but before she can cook it, it hatches! Suddenly, Night Chef finds herself trying to get the hatchling, who she names Ichi, home to her family. Along the way, they discover more animals who need help, and they have a suspenseful adventure. Readers will love the engaging illustrations and the suspense of if Night Chef can help Ichi and the other animals or not. Early readers will love that there are several sections told exclusively through pictures, which changes up the pacing and adds intrigue and excitement to the story. Readers who love Song’s other books, such as Apple of My Pie, Donut Feed the Squirrels, or Pizza My Heart, will enjoy this title just as much, if not more. This would be a great addition to any library serving patrons who love graphic novels, heartwarming stories, or animals, especially those of elementary age. This was a five-star read for me.

Reviewed by Katy Jones, Gardiner Area High School Library, Gardiner