Spicy Spicy Hot!

Name: Spicy Spicy Hot!
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780316281027
Price: 34.99 NZD
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By Lenny Wen

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Summary

In Spicy Spicy Hot! by Lenny Wen, a young girl navigates the fiery challenge of eating spicy food. Set against the backdrop of family gatherings, the story combines lively illustrations with a heartwarming tale of cultural exploration and personal bravery, as the protagonist discovers the warm embrace of family traditions and flavours.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy vibrant illustrations and heartwarming stories about family and cultural traditions. It's a charming tale that celebrates the joys of exploring new flavours and the love shared around a family meal, perfect for young readers curious about different cuisines.

Spicy Spicy Hot!

A heartwarming and humorous story about one girl determined to embrace the spice of sambal in order to connect with her grandmother and heritage-perfect for fans of Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Thank You, Omu!

Description

When Lintang finally gets to taste her nenek's yummy, mouthwatering sambal, she's delighted! But when she takes a bite it's . . . SPICY!

Her lips burn, her mouth feels like it's on fire, and her taste buds are crying for help. Desperate to fit in with her family, Lintang tries many different types of sambal, but they're . . . HOT!

With a little help from Nenek, will Lintang find a way to beat the heat and connect with her Indonesian heritage?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Spicy Spicy Hot! has been widely praised for its heartfelt narrative and celebration of cultural identity. Kirkus describes it as a "deeply satisfying" tale that highlights the warmth of familial bonds and generational connections through the enjoyment of the Indonesian dish sambal. Publishers Weekly commends its engaging storytelling style, which leads to a touching family moment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316281027

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 248.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 407g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lenny Wen Young Adult

About the Author

Lenny Wen loves to draw whimsical, spooky, and heartwarming illustrations. Born and raised in Indonesia, Lenny now lives in Austria with her husband. She is the illustrator of Halloween Is Coming! by Cal Everett, Old Friends by Margaret Aitken, and How We Say I Love You by Nicole Chen. Spicy Spicy Hot! is her author-illustrator debut. Lenny invites you to visit her at lennywen.com or follow her on Instagram @lunartcy.

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