Mila must choose between her family and fitting in when a celebrity chef's new restaurant threatens her family's food truck. She plans to expose them as recipe thieves, but that means dabbling in Filipino folk magic. Fans of Tae Keller and Lily LaMotte will cheer for this charming story about food, family, and finding the place you belong.

Format: Hardback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books

Mila has recently moved to Coral Beach, but she still doesn't feel like she belongs. She's having trouble fitting in with her new friends, and when she discovers that the Fab Foodie Brothers' new restaurant is serving the exact same recipes as her family's food truck, The Banana Leaf, she knows she needs to take action. But dabbling in Filipino folk magic, which she has avoided her whole life, is the only way to stop the Fab Foodie Brothers. Will Mila be able to blend the traditional and the unexpected to create something truly special, or will she have to choose between her family and fitting in?

Mila's Family's Food Truck

Mila has recently moved to Coral Beach, but she still doesn't feel like she belongs. She's having trouble fitting in with her new friends, and when she discovers that the Fab Foodie Brothers' new restaurant is serving the exact same recipes as her family's food truck, The Banana Leaf, she knows she needs to take action. But dabbling in Filipino folk magic, which she has avoided her whole life, is the only way to stop the Fab Foodie Brothers. Will Mila be able to blend the traditional and the unexpected to create something truly special, or will she have to choose between her family and fitting in?

The Fab Foodie Brothers' Restaurant

The Fab Foodie Brothers' restaurant is called The Banana Leaf. It is a popular restaurant that serves Filipino-Indian cuisine. The recipes are the same as those used by Mila's family's food truck, The Banana Leaf. Mila realizes that she needs to take action to stop the Fab Foodie Brothers before they run her family's truck out of town.

Mila's Plan

Mila decides to expose the Fab Foodie Brothers for the recipe thieves they are. She plans to use Filipino folk magic to sabotage their restaurant and make it fail. She knows that this is a risky move, but she believes that it is the only way to protect her family's business. Mila's friends are initially skeptical of her plan, but they eventually come around and support her. Mila's family is also supportive, but they are worried about the consequences of her actions. Mila knows that she has to be careful and not let her emotions get the best of her.

The Story

Mila's story is a charming tale about food, family, and finding the place you belong. Fans of Tae Keller and Lily LaMotte will enjoy this story. Mila's journey to find her place in Coral Beach is filled with unexpected twists and turns. She learns that she can be herself at her dad's Filipino-Indian food truck, The Banana Leaf, and that her family's recipes are unique and special. However, when the Fab Foodie Brothers open their restaurant, Mila realizes that she needs to take action to protect her family's business. She uses Filipino folk magic to sabotage their restaurant, but she also learns that there is more to life than just business. Mila's story is a reminder that we should always be true to ourselves and that we should never be afraid to take risks.

Conclusion

Mila's story is a charming tale about food, family, and finding the place you belong. Fans of Tae Keller and Lily LaMotte will enjoy this story. Mila's journey to find her place in Coral Beach is filled with unexpected twists and turns. She learns that she can be herself at her dad's Filipino-Indian food truck, The Banana Leaf, and that her family's recipes are unique and special. However, when the Fab Foodie Brothers open their restaurant, Mila realizes that she needs to take action to protect her family's business. She uses Filipino folk magic to sabotage their restaurant, but she also learns that there is more to life than just business. Mila's story is a reminder that we should always be true to ourselves and that we should never be afraid to take risks.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 148 x 217 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780358671732