Born in a small month with incredible biodiversity, Magda, 12, has always had the gift to make unique and delicious dishes. However, when Magda’s talent for inventing unique and delicious dishes wins her a spot in the famous intergalactic culinary tournament, she stumbles on an interstellar plot to rig the competition and steal the award: the healing nectar of the world. Now, only Magda can protect her hometown, and all other worlds at risk.
“Magda is a story I’ve always dreamed of writing,” author Uter said. “Combining Japanese ‘Schoenen’ code with science fiction and crazy culinary battles was a lot of fun, not only tracking all these unique characters. Magda holds a special place in my heart.
“I know if I want to get it within 15 minutes of reading a foreign comic. In the Magda series, I went all in after about 30 seconds,” said Sean Tulien, Lerner’s editor-in-chief. “The vibrant and athletic nature of art, the instantly fascinating concept of competitive cooking meets science fiction, serious portrayals of young girls facing impossible odds. It all goes well.
Magda, Intergalactic Chef: Big Tournament (Book 1) will be held in the store today, April 1st, before you get a copy. Check out the exclusive excerpt below.
