I loved A Dash of Dragon, so I had high expectations going into A Hint of Hydra, and the sequel didn't disappoint! A HInt of Hydra had just as much adventure, magic, and humor here as the first book. Readers who love adventure fantasy should make sure not to miss this series

This story is a sequel to A Dash of Dragon which I haven't read. In this universe, the Scientists and the Elves are mortal enemies and thirteen-year-old chef Lailu Loganberry must stop a war between them. You don't have to have read the first book, but I wish I had. The magic in the cooking was so fun and all the characters make you giggle while you read. 

I'm often asked for "happy" books for younger middle graders- this is one! I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.